EmptyFolder
The EmptyFolder element defines a request to empty a folder in a mailbox in the Exchange store. Optionally, subfolders can also be deleted when the folder is emptied.
<EmptyFolder>
<FolderIds/>
</EmptyFolder>
EmptyFolderType
Attributes and elements
The following sections describe attributes, child elements, and parent elements.
Attributes
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| DeleteType |
Specifies how a folder is emptied. This attribute is required. |
| DeleteSubFolders |
Specifies whether subfolders are to be deleted. This attribute is required. |
DeleteType Attribute
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| HardDelete |
A messages and folders are permanently removed from the store. |
| SoftDelete |
A messages and folders are moved to the dumpster if the dumpster is enabled. |
| MoveToDeletedItems |
A messages and folders are moved to the Deleted Items folder. |
Child elements
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| FolderIds |
Contains an array of folder identifiers that are used to identify folders to delete. |
Parent elements
None.
Text value
None.
Remarks
The schema that describes this element is located in the IIS virtual directory that hosts Exchange Web Services.
Element information
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Namespace |
https://schemas.microsoft.com/exchange/services/2006/messages |
| Schema Name |
Message schema |
| Validation File |
Messages.xsd |
| Can be Empty |
False |
See also
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