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# mkdir(+Path)

Create a directory/folder with the given name.

Path
  An atom or a string.

## Description

Used to create directories (folders) in the filesystem. Path may be an absolute or relative name.

### Modes and Determinism

- mkdir(+) is det

### Exceptions

(4) instantiation fault
  Path is not instantiated.
(5) type error
  Path is neither an atom nor a string.

## Examples

          [eclipse 1]: mkdir(tmpdir).

          yes.
          [eclipse 1]: mkdir(tmpdir).
          system interface error: File exists in mkdir(tmpdir)

## See Also

sh / 1, system / 1, exists / 1, delete / 1