#Link

Create shortcuts.

#Fields

#source_file

The source file path, supports relative and absolute paths.

• Type: String
• Example: source_file = "code.exe"
• Validation rules:
  • Is a valid path

#target_name

Optional The shortcut name, supports using the FOLDER/NAME pattern to indicate placing the shortcut in the folder at the creation location.

• Type: String
• Example:

  # Create shortcut
  target_name = "Visual Studio Code"
  
  # Create shortcut in directory
  target_name = "Microsoft/Visual Studio Code"
  
• Validation rules:
  • Matches the pattern NAME or FOLDER/NAME
  • Does not contain ..
  • Does not end with .lnk

#target_args

Optional The startup parameters for the shortcut.

• Type: String
• Example: target_args = "--debug"

#target_icon

Optional The shortcut icon.

• Type: String
• Example: target_icon = "./icons/code.ico"

#at

Optional The creation location.

• Type: Vec<String Enum>
• Valid values for elements: Desktop StartMenu , default value: ["Desktop"]
• Example: at = ["Desktop", "StartMenu"]

#Reverse Steps

Delete the generated shortcut.

#Manifest

• If source_file points to a relative path, that path is included in the manifest

#Permissions

• Type: link_desktop
• Level: Normal
• Target: Shortcut name, target_name or automatically generated by the path
• Scenario: When at contains "Desktop"

• Type: link_startmenu
• Level: Normal
• Target: Shortcut name, target_name or automatically generated by the path
• Scenario: When at contains "StartMenu"