Create Directory

Creates a new directory in KiFS. The new directory serves as a location in which the user can upload files using Upload Files.

Input Parameter Description

Name Type Description
directory_name string Name of the directory in KiFS to be created.
options map of string to strings

Optional parameters. The default value is an empty map ( {} ).

Supported Parameters (keys) Parameter Description
create_home_directory When set, a home directory is created for the user name provided in the value. The input parameter directory_name must be an empty string in this case. The user must exist.
data_limit The maximum capacity, in bytes, to apply to the created directory. Set to -1 to indicate no upper limit. If empty, the system default limit is applied.
no_error_if_exists

If true, does not return an error if the directory already exists The default value is false. The supported values are:

  • true
  • false

Output Parameter Description

Name Type Description
directory_name string Value of input parameter directory_name.
info map of string to strings Additional information.