The Dropbox Create Folder action allows you to create a new folder within Dropbox. It enables users to manage the folder hierarchy by specifying dynamic or fixed paths. It is particularly preferred in scenarios such as file organization, creating project folders, and opening backup space.

Technical Specifications

Folder Creation Process (Create Folder Panel): This action creates a new folder at the location specified by the path parameter. If a folder with the same name already exists, an error may be returned.

Parameters:

• settings (Object – required): These are the settings required for Dropbox API integration. The Dropbox settings defined via the Configuration Manager must be selected in this field.
• path (String – required): The full path of the folder to be created. (E.g. /Projects/NewFolder)

Data Source Compatibility: Parameters can be defined with fixed values or obtained from dynamic sources such as Form Input, Action Result, Current, Method Input via the Symbol Picker.

Web & Mobile Support: The Dropbox Create Folder action works on both web and mobile applications.

Dropbox Create Folder Application Steps

1. Defining the Action in UI Design

• Open your Kuika project.
• In the UI Design module, select the screen where the folder creation process will take place.
• Add a Text Input (for the folder name) and a Button (e.g., “Create Folder”) element.
• Click on the button and select the + ADD ACTION → Dropbox → Dropbox Create Folder action.

2. Configuring Parameters

• settings: Select the Dropbox API settings you created in Configuration Manager.
• path: Connect the folder path entered by the user with Text Input (e.g., /Reports/2025/September).

Use Case: Opening a Project Folder

In a project management application, the user wants to create a new folder based on the value they enter in the “Project Name” field.

Steps:

1. Add a Text Input element (“Project Name”).
2. Add a “Create Folder” button.
3. Add the OnClick → Dropbox Create Folder action.
4. Link the path parameter to the Text Input.
5. If the user enters “Marketing,” the system automatically creates the /Projects/Marketing folder.

Dropbox Create Folder Advanced Customizations

• Dynamic Path Creation: Automatic folder paths can be created based on user input (e.g., /Users/{UserID}/Uploads).
• Conditional Folder Creation: If a folder with the same name already exists, a new folder can be created with a different name (e.g., Folder_1, Folder_2).
• Using the Results: You can use the created folder path as input for another action (e.g., file upload).
• Automatic Folder Structure: Multiple folders can be created automatically when a process is triggered (e.g., /Project/Docs, /Project/Design, /Project/Reports).

Technical Risks and Controls

• The path must not be empty. Otherwise, the process will fail.
• If a folder with the same name exists, an error may occur. This should be checked beforehand.
• The settings must be configured correctly. If the Dropbox API setting is not configured in Configuration Manager, the action will not work.
• The path format must be correct. If the input is in the wrong format (e.g., /path instead of \\path), the process may fail.