Re: MATE desktop - changing icon of a Launcher

[Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net>]

On 03/25/2021 08:06 PM, Peter Ehlert wrote:
> On 3/23/21 7:26 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
> > I've been use MATE almost since it came out.
> > IIRC I used to use a series of mouse clicks to determine the file name 
> > {including path} of the current icon.
> >
> > On my current systems {one Stretch, one Buster} if I:
> > 1. right click on the Launcher
> > 2. select properties
> > 3. left click on the current icon
> >
> > I get a "Select Custom Icon" menu. In it I can select a directory to 
> > search and it will display a list of available icons in that directory.
> >
> > But I need to know the complete path to the current icon.
>
> one more step, you are really close.
>
> right click on the file, select "copy location"
> the full path and file name is now on your clipboard.
> paste = /usr/share/pixmaps/luckybackup.png
>
> does that help?

No ;{
That works if and only if the launcher is on the panel.
It does not work for launchers on the desktop.
This can be demonstrated by:
  1. Right clicking on any application under Applications->Accessories
  2.a. Chose "Add this launcher to panel"
    b. Chose "Add this launcher to desktop"
  3. Observe that following your procedure reacts differently
     depending on the location of the launcher ;/


> > I can get the desired information by opening the launcher with a text 
> > editor. {I want a "mouse click" method to obtain the information as 
> > I'm setting up a system for a very novice user.}
> >
> > Suggestions?
> > TIA