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Shortcut [Version 1.11]
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Creates, modifies or queries Windows shell links (shortcuts)
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The syntax of this command is:
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Shortcut.exe /F:filename /A:C|E|Q [/T:target] [/P:parameters] [/W:workingdir]
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[/R:runstyle] [/I:icon,index] [/H:hotkey] [/D:description]
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/F:filename : Specifies the .LNK shortcut file.
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/A:action : Defines the action to take (C=Create, E=Edit or Q=Query).
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/T:target : Defines the target path and file name the shortcut points to.
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/P:parameters : Defines the command-line parameters to pass to the target.
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/W:working dir : Defines the working directory the target starts with.
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/R:run style : Defines the window state (1=Normal, 3=Max, 7=Min).
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/I:icon,index : Defines the icon and optional index (file.exe or file.exe,0).
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/H:hotkey : Defines the hotkey, a numeric value of the keyboard shortcut.
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/D:description : Defines the description (or comment) for the shortcut.
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- Any argument that contains spaces must be enclosed in "double quotes".
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- If Query is specified (/A:Q), all arguments except /F: are ignored.
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- To find the numeric hotkey value, use Explorer to set a hotkey and then /A:Q
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- To prevent an environment variable from being expanded until the shortcut
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is launched, use the ^ carat escape character like this: ^%WINDIR^%
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/f:"%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\My App.lnk" /a:q
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/f:"%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Notepad.lnk" /a:c /t:^%WINDIR^%\Notepad.exe /h:846
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/f:"%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Notepad.lnk" /a:e /p:C:\Setup.log /r:3
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An argument of /? or -? displays this syntax and returns 1.
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A successful completion will return 0.
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Copyright 2000-2005 Marty List, www.OptimumX.com
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- Fixed display problem for hotkeys with extended characters.
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- Removed reference to .URL files in the syntax, since URL files are not supported yet.
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- Fixed COM memory leak, enhanced exit/result codes, enhanced syntax.
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Install/ReadMe/Shortcut_ReadMe.txt
