Re: syntax of the menu
> >I'd like to add a menu in the gnome panel (where there is already: Accessories, Graphics, Internet ...).
> >I've read the man menufile and file:///usr/share/doc/menu/html/index.html. But I can't find how to do this?
> >
> >the syntax that I've used is:
> >cat /usr/lib/menu/ugmenu
> >?package(ugmenu):section="Unige" \
> > needs="X11" \
> > title="matlab v6.5p1" \
> > command="/net/cuilxc/export/unige/matlab_6.5p1/bin/matlab" \
> > icon="/usr/share/pixmaps/matlab.png"
> >
> >I've tried also '/Unige' for the section value, but without success.
> >
> >any hint on how to do this ?
>
> It looks like you're trying to get your app into the Debian menu system.
> AFAIK it won't be possible to put it in the place you want it, it'll end
> up under a 'Debian'.
>
> Have you tried using 'alacarte'?
no..
but I was trying to do an attempt to automatize the menu's generation by scanning some warehouses which holds applications. This warehouse hold application ala /opt: eg: firefox_1.5, firefox_1.6, matlab_1.7
okay I'll have a look at http://www.realistanew.com/projects/alacarte/.
thanks you for your help.
Ced.
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Cedric BRINER
Geneva - Switzerland
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