Create File Shortcut

This Automation Manager object creates a shortcut to a local file.

Privileges

Normal

Input Parameters

Name Type Required Description
Shortcut To String Yes This is the destination of the shortcut (the file to be opened).
Shortcut File Name String Yes

This is the shortcut full path.

Note that the extension ‘’lnk’’ is optional. If not provided, the object will add it. Either provide c:\temp\file or c:\temp\file.lnk

Output Parameters

Name Type Description
Result Number Returns a success value of zero or any value other than zero to indicate failure.
Result String String Object execution error details.

Example Input Parameters

Name Type Required Example
Shortcut To String Yes C:\windows\System32\notepad.exe
Shortcut File Name String Yes C:\temp\notepad.lnk