commands.links.md

Create NTFS Links

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commands.links.ps.nss or commands.links.cmd.nss (unfinished)

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Overview

Comprehensive Nilesoft Shell extension for creating different types of file system links in Windows.

Key Features

• Create symbolic links for files and directories
• Create hard links for files
• Create soft links (junctions) for directories
• Link creation from various sources:
  • Current selection
  • Clipboard path
  • Specific file/folder selection

Menu Structure

1. Symbolic Links

   • Create link from current item
   • Create link to specific location
   • Create link from file/folder
   • Create link from clipboard path

2. Hard Links

   • Create hard link from current file
   • Create hard link to specific location
   • Create hard link from selected file
   • Create hard link from clipboard file path

3. Soft Links (Junctions)

   • Create soft link from current directory
   • Create soft link to specific location
   • Create soft link from selected folder
   • Create soft link from clipboard folder path

Usage Notes

• Links can span different volumes
• Supports linking to network shares
• Broken links remain but will error on access

Dependencies

• Windows Operating System
• Nilesoft Shell framework
• PowerShell or Windows Command Prompt

No additional software installation is required beyond the Nilesoft Shell framework and standard Windows components.