Shortcut Properties DialogIn this dialog you can edit the properties of a new internal/external shortcut or change the properties of an already existing one. The dialog is the same, with small differences.

General

  • Name
  • The shortcut file's name. It will be visible to the user, it can only be edited for new shortcuts and it can not be changed for existing ones. This field is of pseudoformatted type. You can localize this value.
  • Description
  • The target application's description. It will be visible to the user as a tool-tip for the shortcut file. You can localize this value.
  • Hot Key
  • A combination of keys that can be used to start or switch to the target application.
  • Advertised shortcut
  • Select this check-box if you want to install the shortcut as advertised.

Arguments

This command line accepts, as input, the parameters (arguments) for the file opened by the shortcut. It can include references to files, folders and properties.

NoteThis field is of Formatted Type and can be edited with Smart Edit Control.

Paths

  • Shortcut Target
  • Path to the shortcut target file. Relative to one of the Windows Installer Folders. Can only be edited for External File shortcuts, and only at creation time.

ImportantThe Shortcut Target must always begin with a property, otherwise the shortcut will not be created.

NoteThis field is of Formatted Type and can be edited with Smart Edit Control.

  • Shortcut Folder
  • The directory where the shortcut will be placed. You can change it only at creation time using the [ Browse... ] button via the Folder Picker Dialog.
  • Working Directory
  • The working directory of the file launched by the shortcut. The directory can be changed by using the Folder Picker Dialog or the Property Picker Dialog through the [ Edit... ] button. When using a property its value needs to be set to a valid path.

Display

  • Icon File
  • The file containing the icon for the shortcut. This file can be an executable (*.exe), dynamic linked library (*.dll), or icon file (*.ico). Select it by using the [ Browse... ] button.
  • Icon Preview
  • This acts as a preview zone for the selected icon and as a drop-down list box. If multiple icons are available, the default icon can be changed by choosing another one from this drop-down list box. To cancel the icon selection, use the [ Reset ] button.
  • Run Mode
  • This sets the application main-window mode at start.