Folder

Function: This element is used to copy a folder to the file system of the installation computer. The target path is either predefined or can be selected by the user.

Parameter	Description
TargetFolder	Contains the path of the destination folder where the folder should be copied If this is a string, then the path is used directly. If this is an integer value prepended by a dollar sign ($), then it is a reference to the TargetDirectoryDefinition and the user will have the option to interactively select the desired target path. You can also use environment variables which are between percent signs (%). In addition to the variables which are provided by the operating system, there are also local environment variables: `AP_COMMON`: Directory of the common folder of the Automation Platform Installation `AP_PLUGINS`: Directory of the plug-in folder of the Automation Platform Installation `AP_PROFILES`: Directory of the profiles folder of the Automation Platform Installation `AP_ROOT`: Directory of the root folder of the Automation Platform Installation `DESKTOP`: Logical desktop, not the location of the physical file system `GATEWAYPLC`: Location of the GatewayPLC folder Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.7.0 `GATEWAYPLC_CFG_CRTWIN`: Location of the ControlWin configuration file Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.13.0 `GATEWAYPLC_CFG_GTW`: Location of the gateway configuration file Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.13.0 `GATEWAYPLC_CFG_HMI`: Location of the HMI configuration file Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.13.0 `GATEWAYPLC_CFG_SM`: Location of the SoftMotion configuration file Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.13.0 `GATEWAYPLC_CFG_RTV`: Location of the RemoteTargetVisualization configuration file Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.13.0 `PACKAGE_VERSION`: Version of the package Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.17.0 `PACKAGE_NAME`: Localized name of the package Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.17.0 `ACTIVE_PROFILE`: Profile with which the Package Manager runs. Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.17.0
Path	: Opens the file directory for selecting the file path of the folder The folder is copied to the package archive.
IgnoreArchiveFolder	: The archive path is ignored and the installation routine behaves as if the folder were located at the top level within the package archive. Default value: "not enabled" ()
Annotation	Additional comment or information about the file This information is visible only within the Package Designer. Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.4.0