Clicking Library Links in Windows Explorer

[etidd]

Hi all,

I have been looking for a tutorial on this basic issue. I really try to answer my own questions to be respectful of others' time. 

I want to open explorer and click the Desktop library link.

This following snippet does open Explorer and direct it to the desktop:

Run("explorer.exe /n, C:\Users\-------\Desktop")

...but it doesn't have the Recycle Bin link which I need for another script to backup files.

I tried to use the ControlClick() function with no success:

ControlClick("Libraries", "", "Desktop")

I tried to find an identifier to target in the link properties page. Perhaps, I need to read an article that discusses clicking various objects on the page without the use of coordinates.

Still trying to learn elementary skills in AutoIt. 

Edited September 2, 2023 by etidd

[Andreik]

What do you actually name Library Links in Windows Explorer?

Edited September 2, 2023 by Andreik

[etidd]

I looked at the properties tab again. I suppose they are called shortcuts. Desktop.lnk

Edited September 2, 2023 by etidd

[Andreik]

ShellExecute('<path-to-link-file>')

Is that what you want?

[etidd]

Yes, this is perfect. Blessings.

Edited September 2, 2023 by etidd

[ioa747]

Take a look