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|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.<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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''*Copy of the game maintained by [[Game Updater]]''<br/>
''*Copy of the game maintained by [[Game Updater]]''<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<br/>
     mapFolders.bat<br>
|OPTIONS=
|OPTIONS=
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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.
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.





Revision as of 14:24, 14 March 2020

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This tool has been replaced by Work Drive and is now deprecated.

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)
mapFolders links.jpg
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