KDE 4.3 has a widget that displays desktop icons for starting up apps. Can I create a second folder so that I can setup a second set of .desktop files without modifying the first one?
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Re: Second "
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Yes. Another 'Folder View' widget can be added to the plasma desktop. It can then be changed to display the contents of a second folder of your choosing. The new .desktop files can be placed in the second folder.
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Re: Second "esktop" widget
Geez, that was easy...
Is there a way to hide the .desktop extension? When I tested this and created another folder, the name.desktop is visible instead of just the name.
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Re: Second "esktop" widget
You could "rename" the .desktop files, that is remove the extension. The KDE should understand that they are : "Desktop Config File (application/x-desktop)". as the .desktop files have that "[Desktop Entry]" at the top of the file.Is there a way to hide the .desktop extension? When I tested this and created another folder, the name.desktop is visible instead of just the name.
Testing:
Making a "New Link to Application" => Test.desktop
Renaming: Test.desktop => Test
Check:
Code:kfile /home/rog/Templates/Test
and the application is starting when clicking the "Test" Icon./home/rog/Templates/Test: Desktop Config File (application/x-desktop)Before you edit, BACKUP !
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