Add folder shortcut to launcher

Asked May 15 '14 at 04:52

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I have created a shortcut to /var/www folder in the name 'www' to my desktop.Is it possible to add/drag this folder shortcut to ubuntu launcher?

PLease help, Thanks

asked May 15 '14 at 04:52

VeNaToR

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Is that a symlink??? – AzkerM May 15 '14 at 04:58
i have created the shortcut using ln -s /var/www www – VeNaToR May 15 '14 at 05:15

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Install gnome-panel using command,

sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends gnome-panel
Create new gnome-desktop-item,

sudo gnome-desktop-item-edit /usr/share/applications/ --create-new
Select type as location,

Set name and copy & paste the folder location

Select Icon Image(64x64-recommented)

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Enter comment click ok

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Now you can search and drag it into launchbar.

answered May 15 '14 at 05:23

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