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Can I copy and paste Documents and shortcuts with dynamic linking RRS feed

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  • Hi,

    I have created a file structure, including a single folder with source documents, and sub folders with shortcuts pointing to the source document. This is to allow a document to be represented in a number of different folders, however, if the document requires amending, we can amend the source document and the short cuts will point to correct document.

    I was hoping to create a 'master' version of this file structure (source files, sub folders and links), and replicate this folder for each user.

    My issue is, when copying and pasting the file structure to create a duplicate for each user, the short cut links are pointing to the master file structure, not the sub subsequently copied one. The links do not amend themselves to point to the newly created file structure.

    Is there a way of copying and pasting the master, to create duplicates, and that the shortcuts will point to the newly created copies, not the original.

    Note - this method is being taken as there are some limits being imposed by some in house software using mail merge that stops multiple users using a single document. I am more than open to alternative suggestions.

    Thank you for any assistance or advise.

    • Moved by Just Karl Thursday, December 10, 2015 3:57 PM Looking for the correct forum.
    Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:35 AM

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  • Hello,

    The TechNet Sandbox forum is designed for users to try out the new forums functionality. Please be respectful of others, and do not expect replies to questions asked here.

    As it's off-topic here, I am moving the question to the Where is the forum for... forum.

    Karl


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    Thursday, December 10, 2015 3:56 PM
  • You can use redirection.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/redirect-folder-new-location#1TC=windows-7

    They can help you with that over here.

    https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/home?category=w7itpro

     

     

     


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    • Proposed as answer by Mike Laughlin Friday, December 11, 2015 1:03 PM
    • Marked as answer by Just Karl Monday, December 21, 2015 10:54 PM
    Thursday, December 10, 2015 4:53 PM
  • Hi Karl,

    My apologies for the error, thank you for the redirection.

    Joseph

    Thursday, December 10, 2015 11:45 PM
  • Dave,

    Thanks for the suggestion, I shall investigate that avenue further, appreciated.

    Joe.

    Thursday, December 10, 2015 11:47 PM
  • You're welcome.

     

     


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    Microsoft MVP [Windows]

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    Friday, December 11, 2015 12:14 AM