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mkdir(+Path)

Create a directory/folder with the given name.

Path: An atom or a string.

Description

Used to create directories (folders) in the filesystem. Path may be an absolute or relative name.

Modes and Determinism

mkdir(+) is det

Exceptions

(4) instantiation fault: Path is not instantiated.
(5) type error: Path is neither an atom nor a string.

Examples

      [eclipse 1]: mkdir(tmpdir).

      yes.
      [eclipse 1]: mkdir(tmpdir).
      system interface error: File exists in mkdir(tmpdir)

See Also

sh / 1, system / 1, exists / 1, delete / 1