Create Directory Activity
The Create Directory activity enables users to establish a new directory on a connected system. This activity ensures that specified file paths are available for subsequent operations, facilitating organized data storage and management.
| Field | Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Connection name | Reference name of the connection to be used. | Optional |
| Directory name | The full path and name of the directory to create. | Required |
Action Types & Examples
Connection Name
- Format: String
- Example Result:
${ftpConnection}
Directory Name
- Format: String
- Example Result:
/home/Temp/Test
Implementation Examples
Field Setup - Connection name is configured to reference an existing connection, for example, ftpConnection. - Directory name is set to the desired path, such as /home/Temp/Test.
Execution Parameters - Connection name:${ftpConnection}- `Directory name: `/home/Temp/Test
Technical Notes
Ensure the specified directory path adheres to the target system's file system conventions (e.g., forward slashes for Unix-like systems, backslashes for Windows). The user account associated with the connection must possess the necessary write permissions to create directories at the specified location.