Hi, how can I create a link to a specific folder on the desktop? I downloaded folder organizer as I thought it could do it but can't figure out a way, either with that or the default inbuilt shortcut options.
I'd like to know too.. How would I go about making a shortcut to some pdfs or some folders?
I use ES File Explorer and just tap and hold a file or folder then choose "Shortcut" from the pop-up menu to add it to a home page. Easy as pie.
No way, that was easy, ta.
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Is there a way to create a folder shortcut link that can be opened using cLancher? i tried to make a link file for the \windows\start menu\programs\utilities folder but when i click it, an error message pops up.
I know iLauncher can open folders but i prefer cLauncher. Ive also tried the fexplorer way to open the folder (it works) but i was hoping to open the target folders w/o any 3rd party app used.
When you say you made a link do you mean that you did it manually? I don't use cLauncher but shortcuts to folders work on the device just like other shortcuts. eg if you manually did a shortcut to My Documents with the text
15#"\My Documents" it will open that folder. If cLauncher can't open it it sounds like a bug.
Hello People..
I have organized my pda very well..mean to say..when u go to START->Programs..u will see ur programs..i have catogorised like media players,backup software,theming etc etc..
I want to CHANGE THE ICONS of that folder..how is it possible?any software to change icons?
I have O2 XDA II mini running on WM 2003SE (QVGA)..where can i find ICONS??
PLZ HELP!!!!!
$athya
The best thing to do is search this forum on how to write your own shortcuts. It has been covered many times and all you need is notepad.
There was also a stand alone app by someone to make shortcuts.
I personally like my shortcut wizard in my common file dialog dll. You can download these
http://www.odeean.com/ORDsite004/Downloads/CommonDialogTester.exe
http://www.odeean.com/ORDsite004/Downloads/ORDcommonDialogDLL.dll
and put them in your program files directory. Once you navigate to the executable you wish to make a shortcut to you can hold down the stylus on it and select shortcut wizard. You can scan other executables or dlls on your device to find images for the icon of the shortcut. Once made, just re-name it to what you want and put it in your \windows\start menu\programs folder.
To get icons onto your device just look for any application you like the icons for. It can be a desktop app, it does not have to be a valid ppc app. Put the exe on your phone and my wizard will be able to scan it for icons. Just keep in mind that the exe will have to stay on your device for the image to still be available, so try find small ones.
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I just realized you may want to change the icon for the actual folder that gets shown on the menu. If you do as I said above to make a shortcut to the programs folder you will be able to get any icon you want. open the .lnk in pword and remove the text [no arguments for folder shortcuts], I accidentally copy that text into folder shortcuts and it screws them up. You can't delete the actual folder "Programs" from that directory or else you loose the list of recently opened programs but the lnk to programs will open the desired folder.
OdeeanRDeathshead said:
The best thing to do is search this forum on how to write your own shortcuts. It has been covered many times and all you need is notepad.
There was also a stand alone app by someone to make shortcuts.
I personally like my shortcut wizard in my common file dialog dll. You can download these
http://www.odeean.com/ORDsite004/Downloads/CommonDialogTester.exe
http://www.odeean.com/ORDsite004/Downloads/ORDcommonDialogDLL.dll
and put them in your program files directory. Once you navigate to the executable you wish to make a shortcut to you can hold down the stylus on it and select shortcut wizard. You can scan other executables or dlls on your device to find images for the icon of the shortcut. Once made, just re-name it to what you want and put it in your \windows\start menu\programs folder.
To get icons onto your device just look for any application you like the icons for. It can be a desktop app, it does not have to be a valid ppc app. Put the exe on your phone and my wizard will be able to scan it for icons. Just keep in mind that the exe will have to stay on your device for the image to still be available, so try find small ones.
edit:
I just realized you may want to change the icon for the actual folder that gets shown on the menu. If you do as I said above to make a shortcut to the programs folder you will be able to get any icon you want. open the .lnk in pword and remove the text [no arguments for folder shortcuts], I accidentally copy that text into folder shortcuts and it screws them up. You can't delete the actual folder "Programs" from that directory or else you loose the list of recently opened programs but the lnk to programs will open the desired folder.
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Thanks for replying..here is what i meant..i want to change the icons of the below mentioned....
Icon.dll
Hi you can find icons here: http://rapidshare.com/files/51651960/Shortcut_Tools.rar.html
It includes 2 Icon.dll & a Shortcut tool.
Mister B said:
Hi you can find icons here: http://rapidshare.com/files/51651960/Shortcut_Tools.rar.html
It includes 2 Icon.dll & a Shortcut tool.
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Whats the PASSWORD?? n can u plz tell me as to how to use it??n where can i download more icons??
That looks like an icon overlay to me. With some work it might be doable but the whole os is limited to 15 such overlays, so it would be a bad idea to start hogging them.
I have a program installed on my storage card and I would like to create a shortcut to today home plug in or programs folder for easy access. How could I do that?
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I have a program installed on my storage card and I would like to create a shortcut to today home plug in or programs folder for easy access. How could I do that?
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if you don't want to create the shortcuts manually, use Total Commander, set it to virtual window mode, in the first window open the folder with your application, in the second window open the /windows/start menu/programs folder, switch to the first one, select your application, execute the command file-->create shortcut and confirm that it will be created in the /windows/start menu/programs folder. This way you can create shortcuts without editing any text files ...
is there any chance to put folders like "Office Mobile" into the startmenu ?
so, if i choose the folder than the programs should show up (like if you push the "start" button)
or maybe, can i add folders to the quickbar ?
Do you mean you just want to create new folders of shortcuts?
Create your folder here: \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\
no, i want to create a shortcut of a folder and put it to the startmenu were opera and somth. else is located
for example :
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6193/10yo39sjpg.png
(sorry for quality, didnt have enough time)
I see. Im not 100% sure about this, but I dont think you can launch the start menu to, say, Office Mobile. You could probably use the file explorer, but thats not very finger friendly.
I would consider using something like MortButtons. You can create a simple menu with buttons for each of the office items, and then just add the MortButton1 or whatever to your home buttons.
Gooooooooooood morning :laugh:
How to create a shortcut to a Excel file? I have made a special excel sheet to calculate many thing (temperature conversion, tax, microsoft points, etc.).
The file is on the tablet, but I don't know how to create a shortcut into the tablet. Right now I need to open Polaris, browse for the file, open the file... What I want to do is only start the file from the "desktop" of the tablet in one click.
Possible or not?
Thanks alot!
On my Asus are installed: X-plore ( manager, excellent and free) and Go launcher Ex (ibidem). So in Go Launcher ex select Add, then Shortcut, Then Add Shortcut (with X-plore icon). The X-plore is opened and browse to your file. Check the file, (on the right side of the file is check mark) and then press OK from bottom right of the screen.
The easiest way is download es file manager, find the file you want, long press on it and choose shortcut. Then it'll be on your home screen.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T
I'm using ES File manager for a long time and don't know this feature!!! Woah!!! Thanks alot dude!!!