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Mikkosssss

2012-12-29 22:30

how to make .desktop file/script

I made this .desktop file so I can kill CuteTube, OVP and Firefox because they run background after I close em.

Code:

[Desktop Entry]

Type=Application

Name=killall

Icon=/usr/share/icons/hicolor/80x80/apps/killall.png

Exec=killall cutetube 

Exec=killall openmediaplayer

Exec=killall fennec

But it works only for one comand (last one,fennec) How to have many comands working.

Code:

Exec=killall cutetube killall openmediaplayer killall fennec

Didint work

Then another thing how to open conversation with desktop shortcut without going to messaging and then pressing conversation from right down corner.

Thanks.

xt4zy

2012-12-30 00:40

Re: how to make .desktop file

try write script and exec it

for exsample:

Code:

#!blah-blah-blah



killall cutetube

..and etc.

Mentalist Traceur

2012-12-30 01:15

Re: how to make .desktop file

Or maybe do something like:

Code:

Exec=killall cutetube && killall openmediaplayer && killall fennec

Though putting it in a separate script and then executing it might be more convenient. And && will only execute the next command if the first command executes correctly, so if 'killall cutetube' errors out, the other ones won't run. So a separate script is better, but this is something you can do if you don't feel like making the separate script.

Don't forget to make the script file executable though (chmod +x [scriptfile]) on the command-line, or some file managers might let you change it without having to go to the command-line, I wouldn't know.

syake

2012-12-30 01:22

Re: how to make .desktop file

freedesktop.org is helpful.
freedesktop.org .desktop file Manual

coderus

2012-12-30 03:36

Re: how to make .desktop file

Code:

Exec=killall cutetube; killall openmediaplayer; killall fennec

then

Schturman

2012-12-30 05:48

Re: how to make .desktop file

someone know a one command to close all opened windows like a button on the multitasking screen when you do long press -> close all ?

tortoisedoc

2012-12-30 09:36

Re: how to make .desktop file

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schturman (Post 1309000)

someone know a one command to close all opened windows like a button on the multitasking screen when you do long press -> close all ?

Hmm..isnt there one in the ovi store?
If not, there you have a good idea for an app ;)

Mikkosssss

2012-12-30 09:54

Re: how to make .desktop file

Quote:

Originally Posted by coderus (Post 1308990)

Code:

Exec=killall cutetube; killall openmediaplayer; killall fennec

then

Didint work only kills Firefox.

I think its time to learn to do script files.

See you after Google :D ;)

thedead1440

2012-12-30 10:02

Re: how to make .desktop file

Mikkosssss,

In your exec field you can have it as Exec=/home/user/kill.sh

with kill.sh contents being:

Code:

#!/bin/sh



1=cutetube

2=openvideoplayer

3=fennec



if ps -ae | grep -v grep | grep "$1" > /dev/null

then

kill `pgrep -f "$1"`

fi

if ps -ae | grep -v grep | grep "$2" > /dev/null

then

kill `pgrep -f "$2"`

fi

if ps -ae | grep -v grep | grep "$3" > /dev/null

then

kill `pgrep -f "$3"`

fi

Of course use top to check if those are the process names exactly first ;)

Sourav.dubey

2012-12-30 10:11

Re: how to make .desktop file

Not an expert still my two cents
try
Exec=killall openmediaplayer cutetube fennec pulseaudio

please add pulseaudio only when media player is playing or you want to close it

Mikkosssss

2012-12-30 10:57

Re: how to make .desktop file

Cant find any help and http://harmattan-dev.nokia.com/ doesnt work??

Any other pages where you learn simple harmattan developer stuff. =S
Because I want learn these things for future :D

tortoisedoc

2012-12-30 11:14

Re: how to make .desktop file

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikkosssss (Post 1309043)

Cant find any help and http://harmattan-dev.nokia.com/ doesnt work??

Any other pages where you learn simple harmattan developer stuff. =S
Because I want learn these things for future :D

Harmattan-dev is down again. Welcome to the world of Nokia.
You can have a look at the Freedesktop XDG reference documentation to get an idea of things (and check against your n9).
Worked for me and for BWizz :)

Mikkosssss

2012-12-30 11:17

Re: how to make .desktop file

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sourav.dubey (Post 1309033)

Not an expert still my two cents
try
Exec=killall openmediaplayer cutetube fennec pulseaudio

please add pulseaudio only when media player is playing or you want to close it

Works now :D and it was openvideoplayer miss spelled it there.
Thanks

Mikkosssss

2012-12-30 11:21

Re: how to make .desktop file

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedead1440 (Post 1309031)

Mikkosssss,

In your exec field you can have it as Exec=/home/user/kill.sh

with kill.sh contents being:

Code:

#!/bin/sh



1=cutetube

2=openvideoplayer

3=fennec



if ps -ae | grep -v grep | grep "$1" > /dev/null

then

kill `pgrep -f "$1"`

fi

if ps -ae | grep -v grep | grep "$2" > /dev/null

then

kill `pgrep -f "$2"`

fi

if ps -ae | grep -v grep | grep "$3" > /dev/null

then

kill `pgrep -f "$3"`

fi

Of course use top to check if those are the process names exactly first ;)

I got it working with desktop file.

But if theres way to add message displayed on script I will use script.

tortoisedoc

2012-12-30 11:26

Re: how to make .desktop file

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikkosssss (Post 1309047)

I got it working with desktop file.

But if theres way to add message displayed on script I will use script.

You mean notify the user?
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=84624

Win7Mac

2012-12-30 14:38

Re: how to make .desktop file

Hi,

I'm trying to put a script together for a desktopfile that turns standby screen on/off.
The idea is to have an icon in home screen that switches between the regular standby screen with clock, notifications and billboard and a blank black one.
In settings>phone>display> there is an option to turn standby screen off, but I wonder if it is really disabling it or just sets it to blank.
A notification via dbus (like tortoisedoc suggested) to display if its active or passive would be nice.
As you can guess from my name, I'm not into Linux at all. :o
So far I only have some breadcrumbs of code, so please help putting this right.
Here's what I have in mind:

LPSswitch.desktop:

Code:

[Desktop Entry]

Type=Application

Name=LPSswitch

Icon=/usr/share/icons/hicolor/80x80/apps/LPSswitch.png

Exec=/home/user/LPSswitch.sh

LPSswitch.sh:

Code:

#!/bin/sh



if {standby screen on}

then {kill com.nokia.systemui.ScreenLock}

and {dbus-send --print-reply --dest=com.meego.core.MNotificationManager /notificationmanager com.meego.core.MNotificationManager.addNotification uint32:0 uint32:0 string:'device' string:'' string:'standby screen off' string:'' string:'icon-m-toolbar-done' uint32:0}



if {standby screen off}

then {exec com.nokia.systemui.ScreenLock}

and {dbus-send --print-reply --dest=com.meego.core.MNotificationManager /notificationmanager com.meego.core.MNotificationManager.addNotification uint32:0 uint32:0 string:'device' string:'' string:'standby screen on' string:'' string:'icon-m-toolbar-done' uint32:0}

I can't wait to get this to work. I will then put up a new thread and present it like an app. :)
Thank you.

thedead1440

2012-12-30 15:02

Re: how to make .desktop file

Win7Mac,

Are you sure that's the process name?

Get your process name and the below is something you can use; in the below example PROCESS_NAME should be replaced with your process name:

Code:

SERVICE=PROCESS_NAME



if ps -ae | grep -v grep | grep "$SERVICE" > /dev/null

then

        kill `pgrep -f "$SERVICE"`

        dbus-send --print-reply --dest=com.meego.core.MNotificationManager/notificationmanager com.meego.core.MNotificationManager.addNotification uint32:0 uint32:0 string:'device' string:'' string:"Standby Screen Off" string:'' string:'' uint32:0

else

        "$SERVICE" &

        dbus-send --print-reply --dest=com.meego.core.MNotificationManager/notificationmanager com.meego.core.MNotificationManager.addNotification uint32:0 uint32:0 string:'device' string:'' string:"Standby Screen On" string:'' string:'' uint32:0



fi

Win7Mac

2012-12-30 15:09

Re: how to make .desktop file

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedead1440 (Post 1309109)

Are you sure that's the process name?

No, it's only what sounded the most likely... :D
From here.

thedead1440

2012-12-30 15:11

Re: how to make .desktop file

Quote:

Originally Posted by Win7Mac (Post 1309113)

No, it's only what sounded the most likely... :D
From here.

Ah that's a dbus service not a process name; i know very little of dbus; someone else needs to share their knowledge here...

Mikkosssss

2012-12-30 15:17

Re: how to make .desktop file

Quote:

Originally Posted by Win7Mac (Post 1309102)

I was going to try do same thing but I forgot whole thing :D waiting for your app.

:o

Sourav.dubey

2012-12-30 15:28

Re: how to make .desktop file/script

Don't forget to chmod your script file

Win7Mac

2012-12-30 21:40

Re: how to make .desktop file/script

^ Yeah... but first I need the correct process to kill. If standby screen really has to be terminated.
I mean, its still there, its just blank, no?

Can somebody verify what exactly happens when you turn standby screen on/off in settings>phone>display? - Knowing what this command exactly does would be very helpfull.

E: nevermind, thedead already put everything together, awesome:
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=88466 :)

Mikkosssss

2013-07-06 20:33

Re: how to make .desktop file/script

Hello again.

Iuse this thread again for another desktop file.

I made desktop file:

Code:

Exec=/opt/operamobile-labs/bin/operamobile-labs www.maemo.org

So that opens Maemo.org with Opera Mobile.

How I can change that www.maemo.org to content of clipboard?

and if its not possible, is it possible with script?

I change browser often and it would help a lot if you dont need to open another browser and paste adress but only copy and press desktop icon.

Thanks. :D

Mikkosssss

2013-07-07 10:07

Re: how to make .desktop file/script

Anyone? :confused:

coderus

2013-07-07 11:38

Re: how to make .desktop file/script

xclip can help you

Mikkosssss

2013-07-07 12:46

Re: how to make .desktop file/script

I dont know what I am doing. :p

Code:

~$ /opt/operamobile-labs/bin/operamobile-labs

xclip -selection o



Unknown/incorrect option "-selection".

Use -h for list of options.

~ $

If I type -h there is no commands about clipboard.

Mikkosssss

2013-07-08 09:36

Re: how to make .desktop file/script

Should I make new thread. :rolleyes:

Mikkosssss

2013-07-08 17:04

Re: how to make .desktop file/script

Someone say its not possible so I can stop bumbing. :D

coderus

2013-07-08 18:43

Re: how to make .desktop file/script

CLIPBOARD=$(xclip -sel clip -o)
/my/browser/executable -url $CLIPBOARD

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