createDirectory Step
Description:
This step creates a new directory on the file server.
Inputs
- parentDirectory – full path to the parent directory on the server
- newDirectoryName – name of the new directory name
Returns
- True – step executed successfully
- False – step failed to execute
Usage:
Example:
Let’s build and execute the “createDirectoryDef” example.
- Create a new process definition called “createDirectoryDef” and open it in Designer mode.
- Drag a “createDirectory” step to the canvas.
- Connect the dots between the “Start” and the “createDirectory” steps as shown above.
- Define a variable or a global to store the new file path.
- Click the “createDirectory” step to configure its “Required” properties. Provide a name for the step, then click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button to have the Copilot add new process steps that match your process description.
- Click the “createDirectory” step to configure its “Optional” properties. Provide the source directory path. Provide the new directory path. Click the Save button.
- The “Logging” configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures workflow progress and percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.
- Save the process definition, create a new instance, execute it, and then render the process instance.
- Click the process step to view its properties. The step should create a new directory on the server, and its status should be complete.
Definition Sample:
You may download the sample definition(s) from the link provided and later import them (drag-and-drop) into your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page.
Note: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections, after the import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes.