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# Create\_Case\_from\_Folder

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Create an OpenFOAM Case from an existing case in a local folder. -

## Inputs

* **name \[Optional]**

  Optional new name to change the name of the case.
* **folder \[Required]**

  Fullpath to an OpenFoam case folder.
* **run \[Required]**

  Create case from inputs.

## Outputs

* **readMe!**

  Reports, errors, warnings, etc.
* **case**

  Butterfly case.

[Check Hydra Example Files for Create Case from Folder](https://hydrashare.github.io/hydra/index.html?keywords=Butterfly_Create%20Case%20from%20Folder)