KeyRoutines
StepFreefolder.create

Create folders automatically, like one per month

Create folder makes a folder, including any folders above it that don't exist yet. It is often the first step before moving or saving files into a dated location.

How it works

  • Type the folder path; it can include values such as the current year and month.
  • Every missing folder along the path is created.
  • If the folder already exists, the step still succeeds and its output says nothing new was created.
  • A new folder is recorded, and Undo file moves removes it as long as it's still empty.

Routines that use it

Monthly archive

Create D:\Archive with the current year and month in the name, then Move or copy file puts today's files in it.

New project skeleton

Ask for input asks for a project name, then several Create folder steps build its subfolders.

Recording sessions

When the OBS recording stops, create a folder for the date and move the new recording into it.

Settings

SettingWhat it does
PathThe folder to create. The folders above it are created too.

Questions

Does it fail if the folder already exists?
No. An existing folder counts as success, and the step's output tells you it was already there.
Can a routine make a folder named after today's date?
Yes. Put a date value in the path, formatted the way you like, such as year and month.

Pairs well with

Step · FilesFree

Move or copy file

Move or copy file puts a file or folder somewhere else, either moving it or leaving the original and making a copy. It is the workhorse behind download sorting, archiving and backup routines.

Step · Data and variablesFree

Format date

Format date writes a date as text in the layout you choose. It's the step behind dated file names, readable times in messages and timestamps in log files.

Step · NotificationsFree

Ask for input

Ask for input pops up a question with a text box and waits for your answer. Use it when a routine needs something only you know, like a project name, a note, or a search term.

Step · FilesFree

Write text file

Write text file saves text into a file. It can replace whatever the file held, or only write when the file doesn't exist yet so nothing is ever overwritten.

Trigger · OBS StudioPro

OBS recording started or stopped

OBS recording started or stopped fires when OBS's recording changes state. It's the hook for tidying up a finished recording or quieting your PC while you record. This trigger needs KeyRoutines Pro.

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