It would be useful if the Project Explorer supported a Shortcut item type.
- The Shortcut item would be associated with exactly one VI, CTL, lvclass, or lvlib item that exists in the same project.
- When the Shortcut is double-clicked the Project Explorer would perform the same action as if the referenced item itself had been double-clicked. For example, if the referenced item is a VI or CTL, then double-clicking the Shortcut would open the VI or CTL.
- It should be possible to associate any number of Shortcuts with the same underlying item. For example, there could be two Shortcuts that refer to the same VI.
- When the underlying item is removed from the project, Project Explorer would automatically remove all associated Shortcuts.
Use cases
- DQMH-based projects. It may be desirable to create a virtual folder named say "DQMH Main VIs" that contains a Shortcut to the Main.vi of each DQMH module.
- Large projects with multiple EXE build specs. It may be desirable to create a virtual folder named say "EXE Main VIs" that contains a Shortcut to the Startup VI of each EXE.
