Yep, the shared folder was a network drive, and it worked instantly .. but always good to know the fix in the registry if it wouldn't work.
Original Message:
Sent: 03-25-2024 14:18
From: Garner Millward
Subject: Using symbolic links
Its totally fine to use Symbolic/Symlinks.
was the shared folder a network drive?
If it was a network share, and its not showing in the XPression file browser, you can fix that by making this change:
In Registry Editor, locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Right-click Configuration, click New, and then click DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Name the new registry entry as EnableLinkedConnections.
Double-click the EnableLinkedConnections registry entry.
In the Edit DWORD Value dialog box, type 1 in the Value data field, and then click OK.
Exit Registry Editor, and then restart the computer.
Original Message:
Sent: 03-17-2024 09:51
From: Justus van der hulst
Subject: Using symbolic links
I added a shortcut to a folder in another folder with images. Under template data, tab Image Files, this shortcut to a folder wasn't visible.
I found a solution to this, i removed the shortcut and created a Symbolic Link to that same folder instead (MKLINK /D ....) ...that appeared to work fine.
I am not in any way some IT dude, so i wondered if anyone knows if this lkind of work around could cause any significant problems?
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Justus van der Hulst
Live Graphics Operator
Euro Media Group
Hilversum, The Netherlands
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