Availability
This routine is available starting with SIL Engine™ 1.0.
Syntax
createDirectory(path_to_directory)
Description
Returns "true" if the directory was created successfully and "false" otherwise. If returned "false" check the log for a detailed reason on why it failed.Parameters
Parameter name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
path_to_directory | string | Yes | Specifies a directory or a path. |
Return type
boolean (true/false)
Example
string dir = "C:/myDirectory";
if(directoryExists(dir)){
print("The directory exists!");
} else {
if(!createDirectory(dir)){
print("Failed to create directory " + dir);
}
}
Notes
It is recommended that you use forward slashes ( / ) for file paths.
See also