ParseShortcut()
Summary
Gets information from a shortcut (.lnk) file.
Syntax
link_info = ParseShortcut(string linkfile)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| linkfile | The path name for the link file |
Returns
An options array with the following elements:
| 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
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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)
info = ParseShortcut(linkfile)
ShowArray(info) // should look like opts arrayError Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Error | linkfile is invalid |
See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| LaunchProgram() | Starts a Windows program |
| CreateShortcut() | Creates a shortcut (.lnk) file pointing to a program, file or a folder |