Is it possible to create a 'link to a folder' in a SharePoint document library?

Question

Is it possible to create a shortcut to a folder in a different document library in a document library?

Answer 1

The simplest way is to use the following pattern:

http://[server]/[site]/[ListName]/[Folder]/[SubFolder]

To place a shortcut to a document library:

1. Upload it as *.url file. However, by default, this file type is not allowed.
2. Go to you Document Library settings > Advanced Settings > Allow management of content types. Add the "Link to document" content type to a document library and paste the link

Answer 2

i couldn't change the permissions on the sharepoint i'm using but got a round it by uploading .url files with the drag and drop multiple files uploader.

Using the normal upload didn't work because they are intepreted by the file open dialog when you try to open them singly so it just tries to open the target not the .url file.

.url files can be made by saving a favourite with internet exploiter.