On 3/26/21 3:09 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
OK, I see your point. I don't often put launchers on the desktop so I forgot that.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 iconI 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 find that if I drag the desktop launcher to the panel it works as I described as above.
once you have the data desired you can remove it from the panel (the original desktop launcher was not effected) yes, this is getting complicated ... less steps would be nice
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