Folder

Represents a container object for organizing and storing other nodes within the Grooper repository hierarchy.

Remarks

Overview

A Folder is a core organizational unit in Grooper, used to group, categorize, and manage collections of Node objects.
Folders provide a flexible, hierarchical structure for storing batches, projects, processes, file stores, and other custom groupings.

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Notes

• Folders can be configured to sort their contents automatically, improving navigation and consistency.
• Use descriptive names for folders to clarify their purpose and contents.
• Folders are displayed in the Grooper tree view and support drag-and-drop, context menus, and custom icons.
• Commands such as Remove Empty Subfolders are available for maintenance and automation.

Properties

Name	Type		Description
Description	String	►	Specifies a description for the item. EditorNode Description Editor

Design Tabs

General	View or edit properties of a node.
Reports	View reports for a node.
Advanced	View or edit advanced details about a node.

Context Menu Commands

Command	Shortcut	Description
account_tree Remove Empty Subfolders		Deletes all empty sub folders.

Derived Types

There are 4 implementations of Folder.

Batches Folder	Represents a container for organizing Batches within the Grooper repository tree.
Local Resources Folder	Stores local resources associated with a Content Type.
Machines	Contains all Machine objects and provides a UI for collectively managing servers and Service Instance nodes.
Projects Folder	Represents the root folder for storing all Project objects in the Grooper repository.

Used By

Purge FolderBatch - ArchiveDispose BatchScan View