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Goal:

I'd like to save files without breaking my save settings if the drive letter changes.

Example: This works using environment variables and changing the location setting of my user library folder:

%USERPROFILE%\Videos\YouTube\GrumpyCat_00.mp4

The path above will work no matter the drive letter.

Problem:

I've saved videos files across multiple locations and grouped them into a Videos library; so, I'm not able to use the %USERPROFILE%\Videos directory format.

Question:

Can I use a Library environment variable to save to any folder grouped into that library?

Alternate Consideration:

I've considered using symbolic links inside the Videos folder as an alternative to grouping the videos into a library.

Once I own a media server I think I can use a server directory as the location for (in this instance) Videos and always save using %USERPROFILE%\Videos\(Folder Name) - instead of saving media files on my main computer and trying to consolidate and organize later.

Stack Johan
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  • you can create your own environment variables – Peter May 09 '17 at 15:50
  • I'm not certain how to do that.

    I went to the set a new environment variable. (I used System Variable instead of user...). I named the variable VIDEOLIBRARY - and gave it the value of "Libraries\Videos" - but that didn't work...

     – Stack Johan May 09 '17 at 16:23
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    "Libraries\Videos" is not a valid path to a folder. some more info: https://superuser.com/questions/240942/environment-variables-for-windows-7-built-in-libraries?rq=1 – Peter May 09 '17 at 16:27
  • That was excellent information; thanks! I searched the registry and found the ID of the folder. I can open it in the address bar with knownfolder:{491E922F-5643-4af4-A7EB-4E7A138D8174} -- but, after changing the variable value, I'm still unable to use %VIDEOLIBRARY% for the same effect – Stack Johan May 09 '17 at 17:03
  • Okay, I think I just needed to refresh Windows explorer. Now it's working :) – Stack Johan May 09 '17 at 17:08

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