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# Create and manage project folders

You can create new folders and move, rename, or delete existing folders in your current project structure.

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## Create project folder

To create a folder in your project, you need the Create Directories privilege.

Note: This functionality is not available for streams.

To create a project folder:

1. In the My Current Project window, expand the Files and Folders tree.

2. Select the project folder to contain the new folder.

3. Select File > New > Folder.

4. Enter the following details:

   Field | Description
   --- | ---
   Parent folder | The folder to contain the new folder. This field is empty if you select the top-level folder.
   New folder | Enter the name of the new folder.
   Track changes with request(s) | Enter or select any requests to use for tracking the refactoring operation. To use the project's default request, leave this field empty.

5. Click OK.

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## Rename a project folder

You can rename project/stream folders to reorganize their structure. To rename folders, you need the Rename Directories privilege.

You can rename a folder even if it's located in a locked stream.

To rename a project folder:

1. In a Project tree, select a project folder.

2. Select Project > Directory > Rename.

3. In the Rename dialog box, enter the following details:

   Field | Description
   --- | ---
   New Name | Enter the new name of the project folder. The name must be unique for the product. Use up to 240 standard file system characters. Names are case-sensitive.
   Track changes with request(s) | Enter or select any requests to use for tracking the refactoring operation. To use the project's default request, leave this field empty.

4. Click OK.

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## Move a project folder

You can move folders in a project. To move a folder, you need the privileges Create Directories and Delete Directories.

Note: This functionality is not available for streams.

To move a project folder:

1. In a Project tree, select the project folder to move.

2. Select Project > Directory > Move.

3. In the Move Project Directory dialog box, specify the following details:

   Field | Description
   --- | ---
   Parent Directory | Enter the pathname of the new folder, or browse to find the folder.
   Track changes with request(s) | Enter or select any requests to use for tracking the refactoring operation. To use the project's default request, leave this field empty.

4. Click OK.

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## Delete a project folder

You can delete folders from your current project when you no longer need them. To delete a project folder, you need the Delete Directories privilege.

Note: This functionality is not available for streams.

To delete a project folder:

1. In a Project tree, select a project folder.

2. Select Project > Directory > Delete.

3. In the Delete Directory dialog box, verify that you have selected the correct folder.

4. Specify the following details:

   Field | Description
   --- | ---
   Track changes with request(s) | Enter or select any requests to use for tracking the refactoring operation. To use the project's default request, leave this field empty.
   Delete directories recursively | Select this option to delete the subfolders of this folder.
   Remove item revisions contained within directory(s) from project | Select this option to remove the item revisions in the folder when you delete the folder.

5. Click OK.

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