Tell AS to make new folder one level up

How do I get AS to make a new folder one level up from myFolder i.e.
set myFolder to ¬
(choose folder with prompt "Where are the image files for which you want to change exif data ?") as reference
make new folder at myFolder with properties {name:"Gallery JPEGs"}
makes a new folder inside myFolder, but how do I tell it to move up one level from myFolder and make a new folder?
Thanks.
Pedro

"AS?" What's that?
myFolder? What application are you using? I think you are in the wrong forum.
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How do I get applescript to make a new folder one level up from myFolder i.e.
set myFolder to ¬
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make new folder at myFolder with properties {name:"Gallery JPEGs"}
makes a new folder inside myFolder, but how do I tell it to move up one level from myFolder and make a new folder?
Thanks.
Pedro

You can use statements such as the following ones:
*tell application "Finder" to make new folder at container of myFolder with properties {name:"Gallery JPEGs"}*
or
*tell application "Finder" to make new folder at container of container of myFolder with properties {name:"Gallery JPEGs"}*
and so on…
And if you want the folder “myFolder” to be contained by the folder “Gallery JPEGs”, use the following statements:
*tell application "Finder"*
*make new folder at container of myFolder with properties {name:"Gallery JPEGs"}*
*move myFolder to the result*
*end tell*
Message was edited by: Pierre L.

Make.New.Folder [JS] (mac1522 is old) my new id (mac152207)

Hello Sir, (Bob Levine, Peter Spler, Jongware)
I am really sorry about this. I am forgotten my password so i am using new id.
My question Make new folder other System it is not part of (by) indesign. Its is part of automation. I have all system (IP, Users name, password). Sir my job is create proper folder structure one by one my colleague system. So i want need your help.
My old query =>
Hi all,
How i can new folder on other system by ip. My system ip like this 20.20.20.84 but i want make new folder this ip 20.20.20.86. You have any Java/Apple script for this.
my both mac connf. Mac OS X 10.6.8
thank you so much
Regard ~Mac1522~
Thank you so much
Regard. mac152207

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--in this case it's the root of the AP0015 server
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--a list of the sub folders to create
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Hi all,
How i can new folder on other system by ip. My system ip like this 20.20.20.84 but i want make new folder this ip 20.20.20.86. You have any Java/Apple script for this.
my both mac connf. Mac OS X 10.6.8
thank you so much
Regard ~Mac1522~

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I run peer-to-peer with my various desktops and laptops here, and I can set them up to allow me to have access anywhere inside my network, but no, you wouldn't be able to get in and create folders from outside my network without my permission (which you ain't going to get, even though we are buddies )

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