Distribute a webloc file with apple configurator ?

Hi,
Does anyone know if its possible to distribute a web shortcut (webloc file) using Apple Configurator ?

Found a solution:
This script allows for processing .webloc files in folders: http://www.macosxhints.com/comment.php?mode=view&cid=106220
Authored by: ghaskins on Feb 03, '09 07:09:34AM
Thank you, Greg Haskins!

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Found a solution:
This script allows for processing .webloc files in folders: http://www.macosxhints.com/comment.php?mode=view&cid=106220
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