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* If no path is given the directory will become a sub-directory of the present directory where the program is currently running. | * If no path is given the directory will become a sub-directory of the present directory where the program is currently running. | ||
* '''QB64''' can use both long or short path and file names with spaces when required. | * '''QB64''' can use both long or short path and file names with spaces when required. | ||
* The new folder will be created without a user prompt or verification. | * The new folder will be created without a user prompt or verification. | ||
* If a path is specified, the path must exist or a [[ERROR Codes|"Path not found" error]] will occur. See [[_DIREXISTS]]. | * If a path is specified, the path must exist or a [[ERROR Codes|"Path not found" error]] will occur. See [[_DIREXISTS]]. | ||
* [[SHELL]] can use the DOS command "MD " or "MKDIR " + path$ + newfolder$ to do the same thing. | * [[SHELL]] can use the DOS command "MD " or "MKDIR " + path$ + newfolder$ to do the same thing. | ||
Revision as of 02:06, 23 January 2023
The MKDIR statement creates a new folder (directory) at a specified path.
Syntax
- MKDIR pathSpec$
Description
- The path specification (pathSpec$) is a literal or variable STRING expression that also specifies the new folder's name.
- If no path is given the directory will become a sub-directory of the present directory where the program is currently running.
- QB64 can use both long or short path and file names with spaces when required.
- The new folder will be created without a user prompt or verification.
- If a path is specified, the path must exist or a "Path not found" error will occur. See _DIREXISTS.
- SHELL can use the DOS command "MD " or "MKDIR " + path$ + newfolder$ to do the same thing.
See also