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Create a folder automatically in RunMacro
Create Folder makes a folder at a path, can create parents and skip if it exists, then saves the path to a variable.
Prerequisites#
- Write permission at the destination.
Supported modes#
- Desktop Mode — Operates on the local file system.
- Browser Mode
What it does#
The Create Folder command creates a folder at the path you enter. It can also create any missing parent folders, and skip quietly if the folder already exists. The created path is saved to a variable for later steps.
Screenshots & video#
When to use it#
- Prepare an output folder before writing files.
- Build a folder structure per date/account.
- Ensure a destination folder exists before copy/move.
When not to use it#
- You only need to write a file — Write Text File can create parents itself.
Configuration steps#
- Add a File › Create Folder command.
- Enter the folder path to create (variables allowed).
- Choose whether to create parent folders.
- Choose whether to skip if it already exists.
- (Optional) Rename the output path variable. Save.
Every option explained#
Expected result#
The folder exists after running; the output variable holds its absolute path.
Real example#
Example: create a dated folder#
- Create Folder: path
D:\Output\{today}, enable Create parents. - Use
{last_created_path}as the write location in later steps.
Limitations and failure cases#
- Needs write permission; an invalid path errors and logs a message.
Tips & common mistakes#
Enable "Create parents" so you do not have to create each level manually.
Verification details#
commands/filesystem.py
