Delete Folder Step

The Delete Folder step gets rid of a folder you pick from your system. You can send the folder to the Recycle Bin or delete it for good.

How to Use the Delete Folder Step

Add this step to your process when you need to remove a folder.

Step 1: Add the Delete Folder Step

1. Open your process in the Robotiq.ai Process Editor.
2. Drag and drop the Delete Folder step into your workflow.

Step 2: Set Up the Folder Path

1. Click on the Delete Folder step to open its properties.
2. In the Folder path field, type the full path to the folder you want to delete.
   • You can use a string variable that holds the folder path.
   • You can also type the path directly, for example: C:\MyDocuments\OldFolder.

Step 3: Pick How to Delete

1. In the Delete permanently field, select True or False.
   • Select True to delete the folder for good. It won't go to the Recycle Bin.
   • Select False to send the folder to the Recycle Bin.

What the Parameters Mean

Step name (Optional)

• A custom name for this step in your process.
• Example: Delete Temporary Files
• Use this to make your process easier to understand.

Folder path (Required)

• The full path to the folder you want to delete.
• Example: C:\Users\YourName\Downloads\Temp
• You can use a variable that stores the folder path.

Delete permanently (Required)

• This controls if the folder goes to the Recycle Bin or is deleted forever.
• True: Deletes the folder without using the Recycle Bin.
• False: Moves the folder to the Recycle Bin.

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