CreateShortcut()

Summary

Creates a shortcut (.lnk) file pointing to a program, file or a folder.

 

Syntax

CreateShortcut(string linkfile, array options)

 

Argument	Contents
linkfile	The path name for the link file

 

Option	Type	Contents
Target	String	The path to the target program, file or folder
Arguments	String	Arguments to pass to the program
Description	String	Description of the shortcut

 

Notes

• The Description option is used for Tooltips help when the user hovers the cursor over the shortcut.

Example

info = GetProgram()

opts = null

opts.Target = info[1] //full path to the program executable

opts.Arguments = '-n "My Favorite App"' // the -n sets program title

opts.Description = "try clicking here" // Tooltips help

linkfile = "ClickMe.lnk"

CreateShortcut(linkfile, opts)

 

Error Codes

Error Type	Meaning
Error	linkfile is invalid, or Target could not be found

 

See Also

Function	Summary
LaunchProgram()	Starts a Windows program
ParseShortcut()	Gets information from a shortcut (.lnk) file