Re: Create shortcut
- Posted by Brian Jackson <bjackson at 2FARGON.COM> Mar 17, 2000
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On Fri, 17 Mar 2000 19:04:27 -0000, Agent Spectre <Email at SPECTRESOFTWARE.CO.UK> wrote: >No you misunderstand... My setup program will allow you to specify any >file(s) out of your distribution to create short cuts to on the start menu. >I was wondering if there was a program that windoze calls on to do this, >when you right click on a file and click create short cut, or drag a file to >the desk top. > >At present, I will have to duplicate code from an existing short cut and >change bits but this isnt a very good idea, for example I couldnt allow you >to put a custom icon on the short cut in this way. > Ooops, my mistake. But take a look at this website: http://wss.hypermart.net/vb/shortcut.html It's VB-specific code, but even without much VB experience (like me), it should make enough sense for you to figure it out with a little trial and error. Brian