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{{Tool | {{Tool | ||
|COMPATIBILITY=[[:Category: Arma 3|Arma 3]] | |COMPATIBILITY= [[:Category: Arma 3|Arma 3]] | ||
|DOWNLOAD={{ExternalLink|link= http://store.steampowered.com/app/233800/|text= Part of Arma 3 Tools package on Steam}} | |DOWNLOAD= {{ExternalLink|link= http://store.steampowered.com/app/233800/|text= Part of Arma 3 Tools package on Steam}} | ||
|DESCRIPTION= | |DESCRIPTION= {{Feature|warning|This tool has been replaced by [[Work Drive]] and is now deprecated.}} | ||
mapFolder is a simple batch script that created symbolic link from and to Arma 3 Tools, Arma 3, Arma 3 GU* and P drive. This has been designed to increase productivity.<br> | mapFolder is a simple batch script that created symbolic link from and to Arma 3 Tools, Arma 3, Arma 3 GU* and P drive. This has been designed to increase productivity.<br> | ||
Why a symbolic link rather than a shortcut? Simply because symbolic links are like mounts point, the link can be used in scripts, applications etc... whereas you can't with a shortcut.<br> | Why a symbolic link rather than a shortcut? Simply because symbolic links are like mounts point, the link can be used in scripts, applications etc... whereas you can't with a shortcut.<br> | ||
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Hereafter, the diagram of links created (source and link)<br> | Hereafter, the diagram of links created (source and link)<br> | ||
[[File:mapFolders_links.jpg|400px|||]] | [[File:mapFolders_links.jpg|400px|||]] | ||
|COMMAND= | |COMMAND= mapFolders.bat | ||
|OPTIONS= | |OPTIONS= | ||
|EXAMPLE= | |EXAMPLE= mapFolders.bat | ||
|NOTES= You must allow mapFolders in your settings from [[Arma 3 Tools Launcher]], "Preferences", "Settings" before running mapFolder.<br>Keep in mind the source directories doesn't move, they stay in their path. | |||
|NOTES= | |||
You must allow mapFolders in your settings from [[Arma 3 Tools Launcher]], "Preferences", "Settings" before running mapFolder.<br>Keep in mind the source directories doesn't move, they stay in their path. | |||
|LICENSING= | |LICENSING= [[End User License Agreement for BI's Tools|Bohemia Interactive End User License Agreement]] | ||
[[End User License Agreement for BI's Tools|Bohemia Interactive End User License Agreement]] | |||
|SEEALSO= | |SEEALSO= [[P drive]], [[P drive/settings|settings.ini]] | ||
[[P drive]], [[P drive/settings|settings.ini]] | |||
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Revision as of 04:54, 30 October 2021
Basic information
- Author:
- Bohemia Interactive
- Compatibility:
- Arma 3
- Download:
- Part of Arma 3 Tools package on Steam
Description
- Description:
-
mapFolder is a simple batch script that created symbolic link from and to Arma 3 Tools, Arma 3, Arma 3 GU* and P drive. This has been designed to increase productivity.
Why a symbolic link rather than a shortcut? Simply because symbolic links are like mounts point, the link can be used in scripts, applications etc... whereas you can't with a shortcut.
*Copy of the game maintained by Game Updater
Hereafter, the diagram of links created (source and link)
- Notes:
- You must allow mapFolders in your settings from Arma 3 Tools Launcher, "Preferences", "Settings" before running mapFolder.
Keep in mind the source directories doesn't move, they stay in their path.
Usage
- Line call:
- mapFolders.bat
- Examples:
- mapFolders.bat
Licenses
- Licensing:
- Bohemia Interactive End User License Agreement
- See also:
- P drive, settings.ini