CreateDirectory()
Summary
Creates a new folder (directory) with a default security descriptor set by the system.
Syntax
CreateDirectory(string dir_name)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| dir_name | The full path name of the folder (directory) to create |
Notes
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The default security descriptor is the default for the given file system (read-only, etc.).
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Child folders will inherit the characteristics of the parent folder.
Example
// Create a new folder MyFiles in the Data folder on drive C
CreateDirectory("C:\\Data\\MyFiles")Error Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Error | The dir_name already exists, the dir_name is null or not a valid name, or CreateDirectory() failed |
See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| RemoveDirectory() | Removes a folder (directory) |