Add Application Launcher to Panel [KARMIC KOALA BIBLE #22]
Using Launchers to Aid Productivity
Launchers are Ubuntu shortcuts for your Desktop. Here's how to create them.
Being a shortcut kind of a guy, I add a couple of these to save wading through the applications menu.
They can be used to enact any command though: maybe to run a script, but basically to launch a process.
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For example, let's say I want a launcher for Thunderbird, which generally I do. Navigate the menu:-
Applications > Internet > right click on Thunderbird > Add this launcher to panel
Simple.
How to Create a Custom Launcher
- Right click on the Desktop
- Click Create Launcher
- Change the Type
- Give it a Name
- Add the same Command you would use to start the process from a terminal shell, else browse for a place if you want a shortcut to somewhere
- Add a Comment if you like .. that pops up when you cursor over the Launcher's icon
- Click OK
Now, if you want the Launcher on your top panel, rather than the Desktop, simply drag it there.
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Arron February 21st, 2010 at 1:01 pm
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