XPost: comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.win32, alt.windows7.general   
   From: schugo@schugo.de   
      
   On 03.09.2025 16:35, R.Wieser wrote:   
      
   > ...   
   >> Or, consult the people who make portable applications, and maybe   
   >> they have a treatise on the subject.   
   >   
   > Wrong focus.   Although its likely my desired relative shortcut will point   
   > to an executable or two, it would also be used to point to folders,   
   > textfiles and other.   Just like the current shortcut can do.   
      
   Hi!   
      
   If the file is a known filetype with a registered   
   standard app, then ShellExecute(...) or "start" in a .bat   
   should open the file just fine, even folders.   
   (just tried with start foldername)   
      
   ciao...   
      
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