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Get System Folder Path

Command description​

Get a system folder path on the current computer and save it as a variable.

Command Input Parameters​

input parametersInput parameter typeDescription
System Folder NameenumDesktop, Favorites, Downloads, Start Menu, Pictures, Documents, Music, Videos, User Home, Temporary Folder, App Data, Local App Data

Command Output Parameters​

Output parametersOutput parameter typeDescription
System Folder PathstrObtained system folder path

Edge Cases​

  • The command reports an error if System Folder Name is not a supported enum value.
  • This command only returns the system directory path and does not create, delete or verify the directory contents; some directories will read the Windows registry first, and use the default path if it cannot be read.

Generation Notes​

  • Return a system-folder path without creating or modifying files.