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Last updated Apr 26, 2024

Create Folder

UiPath.GSuite.Activities.CreateFolderConnections

Description

Creates a new folder in Google Drive.

Scopes

This activity requires the following scopes:

  • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.appdata
  • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive

Project compatibility

Windows | Cross-platform

Configuration

  • Google Drive connection - The connection for the Google Workspace account to use in the activity.
  • Parent folder - The parent folder where to create the new folder. The method to specify the file or folder to be retrieved: Folder picker, Url or ID, or variables.

    • Folder picker option - Browse the Google Drive folders and select a folder. This field accepts IResource input.
    • Url or ID - The Url or ID of the parent folder where to create the new folder. This property supports String variables and string formatted values.
    • Use the See more button menu to use a variable or select the Reload Folder Picker option if you've modified your folders and need to retrieve the latest data.

  • Folder name - The name of the new folder. This property supports String variables and string formatted values.
  • If a folder already exists - The expected behavior when a folder with the same name already exists in the destination folder. Choose one of the available options from the dropdown menu:
    • Don't replace - Fails if an existing item is found.
    • Auto rename - Auto renames the new item by appending a number.
    • Add as a separate file - Adds the file without renaming it even if an item with the same name exists. Default option.
Additional options

Input

  • Folder description - The description of the new folder. This property supports String variables and string formatted values.

Output

  • Folder - The new folder. Automatically generated output variable. You can use it as it is or save it with a different name. You can use this in other activities, such as Move File.

Example



See also:
  • Description
  • Project compatibility
  • Configuration
  • Example

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