Creates a shortcut (.lnk) file.
FileCreateShortcut Target, LinkFile , WorkingDir, Args, Description, IconFile, ShortcutKey, IconNumber, RunState
Type: String
Name of the file that the shortcut refers to, which should include an absolute path unless the file is integrated with the system (e.g. Notepad.exe). The file does not have to exist at the time the shortcut is created; however, if it does not, some systems might alter the path in unexpected ways.
Type: String
Name of the shortcut file to be created, which is assumed to be in A_WorkingDir if an absolute path isn't specified. Be sure to include the .lnk extension. The destination directory must already exist. If the file already exists, it will be overwritten.
Type: String
If blank or omitted, LinkFile will have a blank "Start in" field and the system will provide a default working directory when the shortcut is launched. Otherwise, specify the directory that will become Target's current working directory when the shortcut is launched.
Type: String
If blank or omitted, Target will be launched without parameters. Otherwise, specify the parameters that will be passed to Target when it is launched. Separate parameters with spaces. If a parameter contains spaces, enclose it in double quotes.
Type: String
If blank or omitted, LinkFile will have no description. Otherwise, specify comments that describe the shortcut (used by the OS to display a tooltip, etc.)
Type: String
If blank or omitted, LinkFile will have Target's icon. Otherwise, specify the full path and name of the icon to be displayed for LinkFile. It must either be an .ICO file or the very first icon of an EXE or DLL file.
Type: String
If blank or omitted, LinkFile will have no shortcut key. Otherwise, specify a single letter, number, or the name of a single key from the key list (mouse buttons and other non-standard keys might not be supported). Do not include modifier symbols. Currently, all shortcut keys are created as Ctrl+Alt shortcuts. For example, if the letter B is specified for this parameter, the shortcut key will be Ctrl+Alt+B.
Type: Integer
If omitted, it defaults to 1. Otherwise, specify the number of the icon to be used in IconFile. For example, 2 is the second icon.
Type: Integer
If omitted, it defaults to 1. Otherwise, specify one of the following digits to launch Target minimized or maximized:
An exception is thrown on failure.
Target might not need to include a path if the target file resides in one of the folders listed in the system's PATH environment variable.
The shortcut key (ShortcutKey) of a newly created shortcut will have no effect unless the shortcut file resides on the desktop or somewhere in the Start Menu. If the shortcut key you choose is already in use, your new shortcut takes precedence.
An alternative way to create a shortcut to a URL is the following example, which creates a special URL shortcut. Change the first two parameters to suit your preferences:
IniWrite "https://www.google.com", "C:\My Shortcut.url", "InternetShortcut", "URL"
The following may be optionally added to assign an icon to the above:
IniWrite <IconFile>, "C:\My Shortcut.url", "InternetShortcut", "IconFile" IniWrite 0, "C:\My Shortcut.url", "InternetShortcut", "IconIndex"
In the above, replace 0 with the index of the icon (0 is used for the first icon) and replace <IconFile> with a URL, EXE, DLL, or ICO file. Examples: "C:\Icons.dll", "C:\App.exe", "https://www.somedomain.com/ShortcutIcon.ico"
The operating system will treat a .URL file created by the above as a real shortcut even though it is a plain text file rather than a .LNK file.