Shortcut does not behave consistent depending on path syntax

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eurytos
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Shortcut does not behave consistent depending on path syntax

Post by eurytos »

If I setup a shortcut: example.lnk
and set the path to an executable to launch as:
\\server1\myshare\runme.exe
XYplorer will follow the path and open the folder \\server1\myshare\ unless I right click the shortcut and select 'open' to launch the application

If I setup a shortcut: exampl2.lnk
and this time map the \\server1\myshare folder as z:\
and set the path to launch the same executable as in the first example as:
z:\runme.exe
XYplorer will launch the application.

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Re: Shortcut does not behave consistent depending on path sy

Post by admin »

Yes, there is an inconsistency. The reason is: to check the existance/availability of network file can take very long if it is inaccessible. So I opted to just browse to the location which is faster in most cases.

I'll rethink this...

Update: I fixed it. :)

eurytos
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Post by eurytos »

Thanks!

I didn't know there was a reason behind it. Hopefully it doesn't cause any problems because it isn't a huge deal.

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Post by admin »

eurytos wrote:Thanks!

I didn't know there was a reason behind it. Hopefully it doesn't cause any problems because it isn't a huge deal.
We'll see... :)

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