Creating shortcut to a file

Anders Larsen · Post by **Anders Larsen** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 7:00 am

Hi.

I am wondering if you could make a shortcut to a file in a macro script.

First my script have to check if the file exists, that is no problem.
But if the file exist, then I need the script to create a shourt to the file in another dir. Is this possible?

Lumumba · Post by **Lumumba** » Mon May 03, 2004 11:12 pm

I guess yes, but I can't remember that its possible with Macro Scheduler.

Anyone to correct me ?

Bob Hansen · Post by **Bob Hansen** » Tue May 04, 2004 4:13 am

Hi Anders

Quick and dirty approach: No time for scripts for a while, will just be able to submit quick responses.

1. Check to see if files exists, if NO, then end.
2. If File exists use Windows Find/Search to locate file.
3. Tab/MouseMove to position in Find window, right click/MainMenu-File to do Create shortcut (will have to be on desktop, cannot add to Find results).
4. Once shortcut is made, can move to desired directory.

This should be enough to complete the script that you need. I see this is in Beginner's Forum so you may want to get some others to help with this. You can submit portions if you do it yourself, and I am sure there will be plenty of help available. Just eat the elephant one bite at a time, and you will get it done.

support · Post by **support** » Tue May 04, 2004 8:25 am

Or use the shortcut.exe tool that comes with the windows tool kit. Or use VBscript and windows scripting host activex

Lumumba · Post by **Lumumba** » Tue May 04, 2004 9:41 pm

Have found something using this keyword in Google: FileCreateShortcut
Maybe that works for you, cause i haven't ever used Shortcut.exe which has been recommended by MJTNET Support - check both out

Lumumba · Post by **Lumumba** » Thu May 06, 2004 9:16 pm

Here it is. It should work with Macro Schedulers Run Program> command [more...]

Bob Hansen · Post by **Bob Hansen** » Fri May 07, 2004 3:00 am

NICE!