Hyperlink/shortcut problem

[Doug Sanders]

I have a shortcut named 'CaseFolders' on client's desktop with a target of
'\\Server\DataFolder\CaseFolder\'.

I want to refer to this shortcut and use the target in a command like the
'CHDRIVE' and 'CHDIR' statements execute to point to the directory so I can
add folders and files as necessary.

Making the destination as a drive letter is not an option, since it can
change.

Thanks for any help.

Doug Sanders

 

[Douglas J. Steele]

Sorry, but ChDrive cannot work with a UNC: it only works with a drive
letter.

However, I don't see why you need ChDrive or ChDir to be able to add folders
or files:

MkDir "\\Server\DataFolder\CaseFolder\" & "SubFolder"

should work fine.

 

[Doug Sanders]

I'll try it.

Thanks,

Doug Sanders

Sorry, but ChDrive cannot work with a UNC: it only works with a drive
letter.

However, I don't see why you need ChDrive or ChDir to be able to add folders
or files:

MkDir "\\Server\DataFolder\CaseFolder\" & "SubFolder"

should work fine.

 

[Doug Sanders]

Is there a way to read the a shortcut's target path?

Thanks,

Doug Sanders

 

[Douglas J. Steele]

I'm sure there is. Unfortunately, I don't know it off the top of my head!

I'd recommend that you repost this as a new question. People often ignore
threads that have had a bit of correspondence in them.

 

[Doug Sanders]

Thanks

I'm sure there is. Unfortunately, I don't know it off the top of my head!

I'd recommend that you repost this as a new question. People often ignore
threads that have had a bit of correspondence in them.