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Create Folder

Create Folder activity that creates a new folder in Google Drive.

UiPath.GSuite.Activities.CreateFolderConnections

Description​

Creates a new folder in Google Drive.

Project compatibility​

Windows | Cross-platform

Configuration​

  • Connection - The connection for the Google Workspace account to use in the activity.

  • Parent folder - Browse the parent folder where you want to create the new folder. Use the plus menu button to select one of the following options:

    • URL or ID
    • Use Folder Variable
    • Reload Folder Data
    Note:

    If you select Use Folder Variable, you can use the output variable from other activities.

  • Folder name - The name of the new folder. This property supports String variables and string formatted values. Select the plus menu to switch to the field:

    • Folder Path - The path for the new folder hierarchy (e.g. Projects\2024\Reports). Missing intermediate folders are created automatically. The conflict behavior applies only to the last segment.
  • If folder already exists - Specifies what happens if a folder with the same name already exists at the target location. Available options:

    • Don't replace - The existing folder is kept and no changes are made.
    • Auto rename - The new folder is created with a different name to avoid conflicts.
    • Add as separate file - The new folder is added as a separate item alongside the existing one.

Properties​

Input​
  • Folder description - The description of the new folder. This property supports String variables and string formatted values.
Output​
  • Folder - Reference to the newly created folder to use in other activities, such as Move File.

Example​

For more details, also check the following resources:

  • Description​
  • Project compatibility​
  • Configuration​
  • Properties​
  • Example​

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