Folder and File Aliases You can use aliases to link to a file in another folder. The browser will display the URL of the alias, not that of the original file. Aliases are good for creating several apparent URLs that actually refer to one original file, reducing the maintenance problems of keeping files synchronized. Aliases also allow you to double-click on the server machine and open the folder or file automatically. In addition, you can make URLs much shorter, by placing a link to the folder farther up in your folder hierarchy.
Aliases can also supply file suffixes without renaming the original files.
WebSTAR uses the name of the alias for suffix mapping, and then translates the alias to find the original file's contents. You can use aliases to folders and files that reside outside the WebSTAR folder, including those that reside on different volumes or mounted volumes on the network. As long as the alias resides within the WebSTAR folder, links to the file or folder will work correctly. All links to image files in the images folder will be directed to the original of the alias on the other drive. The WebSTAR web server checks for this information as soon as it locates the file.