Clear Folder Dynamic Action

About

The Clear Folder Action is a workflow tool designed to automatically remove all files and subfolders within a specified directory. This action is essential for maintaining organization and ensuring that storage spaces do not become cluttered with unnecessary or outdated files. It plays a key role in managing system efficiency by preventing disk space from being consumed by temporary or redundant files.

Metadata tab

1. The Write Variables option ensures that the “Package Action” logs the variable values into the “Action vars before log file” before the action is executed and logs the updated variable values into the “Action vars after log file” after the action completes.
2. This option is typically used for debugging and is not recommended in a production environment.
3. It can be globally disabled through the options dialog .

Parameters tab

Variables tab

The Variables tab defines the variables to be updated during the action’s execution.

Execution log tab

The Execution log tab is populated after the action is executed. Double click on the row to view the log.

Related Actions

1. Move Folder Action
2. Copy Folder Action
3. Clear Folder Action
4. Delete Folder Action
5. Create Folder Action
6. Check Folder Action

Useful Links

• Debugging Actions
• Working With Variables

Video Tutorial