Purpose
Delete a folder

Solution
Use a JavaScript or VB call to delete a whole folder. The GuiXT RemoveFile statement cannot be appilied to folders.

Example 1
The following JavaScript function removes the folder with the given name.

Attention:
- The folder will be deleted with its entire contents and any subdirectories
- The files cannot be restored via the Recycle Bin
- No prompt for confirmation will appear
- Placeholders + and * may be used to delete multiple folders

JavaScript

GuiXT script:

GuiXT

CallJS delete_folder "C:\temp\todelete"   

 

Example 2
The following JavaScript function removes files and subfolders with the given name, putting them into the Recycle Bin.

JavaScript

GuiXT script:

GuiXT

CallJS delete_file "C:\temp"  "todelete" 

 

Components
InputAssistant + Controls