System 7 aliases are not perfect. Sometimes they come unattached from their targets, forcing you to manually create a new alias.
Wouldn’t you like to see this instead?
Then Alias Repair is just what you need. To install it, simply move it into your Extensions Folder and restart.
USING ALIAS REPAIR
When the Finder is not able to find the target of an alias, Alias Repair will kick in and give you some options:
—“Cancel” just does nothing.
—“Delete” trashes the offending alias.
—“Repair” lets you reattach the alias to its target.
Usually, you’ll want to click “Repair.” Alias Repair will then give you a dialog from which you can choose a target. Just select a target, and click “Attach.” Alias Repair will repair your alias, and open the new original item, letting you continue your work without breaking stride.
Note that, using Alias Repair, you can reattach the alias to an object different from its original target. If, for example, an alias to an application comes unattached, Alias Repair will let you reattach it to something else like a disk. The Finder will update the icon automatically.
COMPATIBILITY
Alias Repair requires System 7.x, of course. System 6 has no aliases to repair. Alias Repair is 32-bit clean and should be compatible with all mac models from the Mac Plus on. It has been tested with Systems 7.0, 7.0.1 and 7.1.
DISTRIBUTION
Alias Repair is freeware. It may be distributed on floppy disk, Bulletin Board services, CD ROM collections, or other media provided that two conditions are met:
—This document, unmodified must accompany Alias Repair.
—No amount of money may be charged, except for media-related costs such as the cost of a CD ROM disk or download charges.
This software is distributed as is. The author makes no warranty, express or implied, concerning its operation, and the author accepts no responsiblity for any damage or loss of data stemming from its use.
If a problem should arise, the author will make efforts to release a corrected version.
AND FINALLY…
Send comments to:
Daniel Azuma
1449 Belleville Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087-3807
Thanks to Steve Kalkwarf for the idea for this utility.