“Add existing item” in Visual Studio: is it possible to make “Add as link” default?

Question

As pointed out in this SO answer, the Add > Existing item dialog in Visual Studio by default displays the Add button (meaning that the selected items will be p

Answer 1

You can also use VSCommands extension which adds 'Copy as Link' on folders and files in Solution Explorer. After that you can do 'Paste Link' in desired location. It also allows you to navigate to source item from linked item via 'Locate Source File' from cotnext menu. Works with vs2010 and vs2012.