Make a desktop folder & put shortcuts in it

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  • Dane Lamb
    Forum Member
    • Sep 2001
    • 11

    Make a desktop folder & put shortcuts in it

    I've tried everything. How do you create a desktop folder named after the %ProductName%, then create shortcuts to files that are installed, and have those shortcuts contained in the created folder?

    Thanks
  • Mark
    Indigo Rose Staff Member
    • Jun 2000
    • 1945

    #2
    Re: Make a desktop folder & put shortcuts in it

    Hi,

    What version of Setup Factory are you using 5.0 or 6.0?

    In 6.0 it is quite simple follow these basic steps:

    1) Use a Create Directory actions to create the folder on the Desktop: Create Directory (%DeskTop%\%ProductName%)

    2) Use Create Shortcut actions to create the shortcuts in that folder. Create Shortcut (%Desktop%\%ProductName% -> %AppDir%\MyFile.exe)

    In Setup Factory 5.0 use the following Create Shortcut Command:

    Action: Create Shortcut
    Folder: %Desktop%\%ProductName%
    Shortcut Description: My Program
    Target File: %AppDir%\MyFile.exe
    Windows NT/2000: Current user group
    Command Line Arguments:
    Icon Index: 0
    Use external icon file: Unchecked
    External Icon Path: N/A
    Working Directory: %AppDir%
    Run Mode: Normal

    Both of these methods will work properly.

    mark.
    MSI Factory The Next Generation Intelligent Setup Builder

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    • acaboss
      Indigo Rose Customer
      • Jun 2002
      • 5

      #3
      Re: Make a desktop folder & put shortcuts in it

      Thanks- This worked. Now, how do you "refresh" the desktop so that the folder shows up??

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