Create symbolic link action

The Create symbolic link action enables you to create a symbolic link to a folder at a specified location. As this link is dependent on the source folder, any changes you make to the source folder is applied to the symbolic link.

Settings

Note: This action only works when the automation is run with elevated privileges by enabling the Run with administrative privileges option. For more information, see Run a bot in elevated mode.
  • Use the Target location field to select one of the following tabs:
    • Desktop folder: Click Browse to select the folder that you want to create a shortcut for.
    • Variable: Enter or paste the filepath of the folder that you want to create a shortcut for.
  • Use the Symbolic link location field to select one of the following tabs:
    • Desktop folder: Click Browse to select the folder where the folder shortcut must be created.
    • Variable: Enter the filepath where the folder shortcut must be created.