Link

Function: The element defines a link to a file.

Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.17.0

Parameter	Description
Annotation	Additional comment or information about this element. This information is visible only within the Package Designer. Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.4.0
TargetExecutable	Path to the file on the target system. The file has to already exist. `AP_COMMON`: Directory of the common folder of the Automation Platform Installation. `AP_PLUGINS`: Directory of the plug-in folder of the Automation Platform Installation. `AP_PROFILES`: Directory of the profiles folder of the Automation Platform Installation. `AP_ROOT`: Directory of the root folder of the Automation Platform Installation. `DESKTOP`: Logical desktop, not the location of the physical file system `GATEWAYPLC`: Location of the GatewayPLC folder. Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.7.0 `GATEWAYPLC_CFG_CRTWIN`: Location of the ControlWin configuration file Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.13.0 `GATEWAYPLC_CFG_GTW`: Location of the gateway configuration file Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.13.0 `GATEWAYPLC_CFG_HMI`: Location of the HMI configuration file Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.13.0 `GATEWAYPLC_CFG_SM`: Location of the SoftMotion configuration file Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.13.0 `GATEWAYPLC_CFG_RTV`: Location of the RemoteTargetVisualization configuration file Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.13.0 `PACKAGE_VERSION`: Version of the package Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.17.0 `PACKAGE_NAME`: Localized name of the package Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.17.0 `ACTIVE_PROFILE`: Profile with which the Package Manager runs. Requirement: At least version Package Manager 3.5.17.0
Arguments	Arguments with which the file should be called.
Icon	Path to the icon on the target system. The icon has to already exist.
DisplayName	Optional display name for the link. If no name is specified here, then the name of the file is displayed.
CreateStartMenuLink	: A link is created in the start menu. If the value is missing, then no link will be created in the start menu.
CreateDesktopLink	: A link is created on the desktop. If the value is missing, then no link will be created on the desktop.