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LiquidCode · Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 5:39 pm Post subject: Edit a shortcut

Is there a way I can edit a shortcut? (.lnk file)

I need to be able to change the start in path and target.

I know I can create a new one, but I also need to read the target and any parameters. The @file(<name>,L) only gets the file and not any parameters passed to the file.

Thanks

Garrett · Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 7:48 pm Post subject:

I used to just overwrite the existing shortcut, but that also requires that
you have all the info for that shortcut. I don't know of anyway to just edit
a shortcut.

-Garrett

LiquidCode · Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 8:01 pm Post subject:

Great.. well that stinks. Thanks for the let down! Confused

Nice site. I like the look, and props to your Deviantart page as well!

Garrett · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:40 pm Post subject:

Doesn't mean there isn't a way to do it, just that I don't remember such a
way using VDS. I might have overlooked something and maybe someone
else will come along and enlighten us Smile

The .URL files of course you can open in VDS and edit.

-Garrett

stewcam · Newbie Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 21

Have a look at this page:

Shell links

The information you want is down the page under the heading <Resolving a Shortcut>. From the text:

'An application may need to access and manipulate a shortcut that was previously created. This operation is referred to as resolving the shortcut.'

The steps involved don't look easy!

LiquidCode · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:28 pm Post subject:

Well, since Garrett reminded me about the .URL files, I know of a way that I can run a program using a .URL file. I think I'll use them and they are easily edited. Thanks for the info. @ Garrett, thanks for reminding about the .URL files. They will work good for what I want to do.