Folder Create Action
The Folder Create Action node creates one or more directories at specified locations on the file system.
The folders are created on the host system where the stream is executed (client or server). This allows workflows to prepare required directory structures before ingest, rendering, copying, or delivery operations begin.
Input Parameters
Folder Path List of folder paths (including folder names) to be created. Multiple directories can be created in a single execution.
If New Folder Exists Defines how the node behaves if the target folder already exists:
FAIL — stop the node with an error
SKIP — keep the existing folder and continue
DELETE_EXISTING — remove the existing folder and recreate it
RENAME_EXISTING — rename the existing folder before creating the new one
Behavior
Creates directories on the executing host
Can create multiple folders in one run
Does not modify files inside existing folders unless specified by the conflict rule
Supports asynchronous execution
Typical Use Cases
preparing watchfolders
creating delivery or export directories
generating project folder structures
initializing archive destinations
preparing render output locations
Important Note
When using DELETE_EXISTING, the existing directory and all its contents will be removed before the new folder is created.
Practical Tip
This node is commonly placed at the beginning of workflows to ensure the required directory structure exists before files are written or copied.
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