exo-desktop-item-edit
allows a user to easily create and modify application launchers, or .desktop
files in a GUI. To create a new launcher, in a terminal type:
exo-desktop-item-edit --create-new [DIRECTORY]
To create a launcher on the desktop, right-click an empty space on the desktop and select Create Launcher.
Create Launcher window |
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To edit existing launchers on the desktop, right-click the launcher you wish to edit and select Edit Launcher from the menu.
If the launcher is on a panel, right click the desired launcher and select Properties, then in the Launcher window that appears, select the Edit the currently selected item in the General tab.
Edit launcher on panel |
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The edit / create launcher window allows you to customise various aspects of your launcher or .desktop
file. Both the editor and creator contain the same fields in which you can customise your file.