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RenameDirectory

RenameDirectory["dir1", "dir2"]
renames the directory to .

DetailsDetails

  • must already exist; must not.
  • RenameDirectory sets the modification date for to be the same as for .
  • RenameDirectory returns the full new directory name, or $Failed if the directory cannot be renamed.

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Copy a directory:

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List of files in the directory:

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Rename the directory:

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Delete the directory:

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