Delete Folder

The Delete Folder object deletes a folder, sub-folders, or the entire folder tree of a directory on the local file system or a network location specified using a UNC path.

Note: This object replaces the Delete Folder Legacy object. For more information, see the Legacy topic.

How it is used

Use the Delete Folder object to delete temporary folders that were created during the execution of a Policy or use it to purge data that has been recently archived.

Configuration

To configure the Delete Folder object you need to know the name of the folder that you are targeting and whether you want to delete the entire tree, the sub-folders only, or just the directory itself.

Details Tab

 

Path	Type the path of the folder that you are targeting.
Delete the folder only if it is empty	Select this option to delete the folder only if there are no files or sub-folders in it.
Delete all files and sub-folders	Select this option to delete the specified folder and all sub-folders and files contained in that folder.

Available Published Data

 

Name	Description
Folder path	The path of the folder that was deleted.
Folder pattern to match	The pattern used to find the sub-folder that was deleted.
Base Folder to start deletion from	The Path that was specified on the Details tab.
Delete folder options	The option that you selected for the delete folder operation.
Name and path of the folder	The name and path of the folder that was deleted.

Common Published Data