Creating Shortcuts to Files That Are Not Included in the Installation

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You can configure your installation to create a shortcut that points to a file that already exists on the target system. This file does not have to be included in your installation project.

To create a shortcut to a file that is not included in the installation:

1. Open the Installation Designer.
2. In the View List under System Configuration, click Shortcuts.
3. In the Shortcuts explorer, right-click the destination directory that you want to contain the shortcut and then click New Shortcut to Preexisting File. The Browse for Shortcut Target dialog opens.
4. Browse to the target file’s location and enter the file’s name in the File Name setting.
5. Click OK.
6. Configure the shortcut’s settings.

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