Is it possible to have a "dummy" file in the file explorer that points to a different file? Like a physical alias?

[noob-sidian]

What I’m trying to do

I am familiar with aliases and how to define them in the front matter, however, I want to have a representation on the file explorer.

For example:
If I hav e a file called Soda.md with an alias of “Pop”, how do I make it so that there’s a Pop.md that shows up in the file explorer but when I click on it, the contents will just show whatever is on Soda.md?

In terms of Windows, I think it’s most similar to symbolic links except I don’t want to rely on Windows’ symbolic links because I want it to be portable when I transfer the vault to a different device or OS.

Things I have tried

I have no idea how to achieve this so I haven’t tried anything yet.

[holroy]

I think the closest you’ll get is to do an embed in the “alias” file. In other words create the file pop.md with a content of ![[soda]].

[noob-sidian]

I guess that’s close enough, thanks!

[Yurcee]

Tip: use the Quick Switcher more and the File Explorer less.