Tom, For the “relative” idea, maybe fill in the “Start In” value in the *.lnk file with the “current” (pwd) directory name? Not sure if that would make any difference, but it may be worth a try.
Peter From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> On Behalf Of Tom Brennan Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 2:02 PM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: z/OS 3.1 documentation On 10/18/2023 9:53 AM, Seymour J Metz wrote: > Can windows shortcuts use relative paths? Maybe, but it doesn't work for me on Win 10: Currently my VBS script creates links like this depending on what directory you are in when you run the script (pwd): https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mildredbrennan.com/mvs/shortcut1.png__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K5b7VKg!Mx2ZOw4YcO5e5Oui2qKON9odIKi7CrGO3U5XjT5vAtWGTX5BMy8eh6w7AMn1-AZyjYi9eYu6ptsP-4Uy2z2FVjMsJA$<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.mildredbrennan.com/mvs/shortcut1.png__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K5b7VKg!Mx2ZOw4YcO5e5Oui2qKON9odIKi7CrGO3U5XjT5vAtWGTX5BMy8eh6w7AMn1-AZyjYi9eYu6ptsP-4Uy2z2FVjMsJA$> If I try to change that to relative, like this: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mildredbrennan.com/mvs/shortcut2.png__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K5b7VKg!Mx2ZOw4YcO5e5Oui2qKON9odIKi7CrGO3U5XjT5vAtWGTX5BMy8eh6w7AMn1-AZyjYi9eYu6ptsP-4Uy2z17mxVQ5A$<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.mildredbrennan.com/mvs/shortcut2.png__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K5b7VKg!Mx2ZOw4YcO5e5Oui2qKON9odIKi7CrGO3U5XjT5vAtWGTX5BMy8eh6w7AMn1-AZyjYi9eYu6ptsP-4Uy2z17mxVQ5A$> ... I get an error, as if relative is not allowed: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mildredbrennan.com/mvs/shortcut3.png__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K5b7VKg!Mx2ZOw4YcO5e5Oui2qKON9odIKi7CrGO3U5XjT5vAtWGTX5BMy8eh6w7AMn1-AZyjYi9eYu6ptsP-4Uy2z0Wl5_19Q$<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.mildredbrennan.com/mvs/shortcut3.png__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K5b7VKg!Mx2ZOw4YcO5e5Oui2qKON9odIKi7CrGO3U5XjT5vAtWGTX5BMy8eh6w7AMn1-AZyjYi9eYu6ptsP-4Uy2z0Wl5_19Q$> I could call a DOS window and have it open the relative file, but then I see a DOS window for a split second which bugs me, and the shortcut also appears as a DOS window icon. So I'm sticking with what I have. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mildredbrennan.com/mvs/shortcut4.png__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K5b7VKg!Mx2ZOw4YcO5e5Oui2qKON9odIKi7CrGO3U5XjT5vAtWGTX5BMy8eh6w7AMn1-AZyjYi9eYu6ptsP-4Uy2z1xI5UUyg$<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.mildredbrennan.com/mvs/shortcut4.png__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K5b7VKg!Mx2ZOw4YcO5e5Oui2qKON9odIKi7CrGO3U5XjT5vAtWGTX5BMy8eh6w7AMn1-AZyjYi9eYu6ptsP-4Uy2z1xI5UUyg$> -- This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
