Start Script via UI Icon without loading an icon window

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Start Script via UI Icon without loading an icon window

asked 2020-04-19 16:59:26 +0200

speefak
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updated 2020-05-25 15:24:59 +0200

Hi, i am writing a little script to switch the double tab display mode on and off. It works fine when using terminal command. Now i want to start the script by pressing the UI icon but the an Application windows starts try loading something ( the app ui ? ) and then closes after a few seconds.

How can i execute a terminal command by pressing the icon without starting anything else expect the terminal command.

Code available on: https://github.com/speefak/sfos-doubletab_display_configurator

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Related question: https://together.jolla.com/question/225009/running-shell-script-from-desktop-file/

d ( 2020-04-19 17:57:14 +0200 )edit

Related, maybe. But completely different direction of topic. ;)

peterleinchen ( 2020-04-19 18:02:28 +0200 )edit

Add

NoDisplay=true

to your desktop file.

SORRY, nonsense.
This is only for hiding from app drawer!

peterleinchen ( 2020-04-19 18:03:14 +0200 )edit

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I'm pretty certain all this will do, is stop the icon from appearing in the app launcher, I don;t think it will prevent the cover from showing/closing as explained in the OP,I could also be wrong! :P

Spam Hunter ( 2020-04-19 18:23:47 +0200 )edit

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@Edz: confirmed, you're right, XA2 3.3

A.Maretzek ( 2020-04-19 19:05:41 +0200 )edit

Related question: https://together.jolla.com/question/225009/running-shell-script-from-desktop-file/
d ( 2020-04-19 17:57:14 +0200 )edit
Related, maybe. But completely different direction of topic. ;)
peterleinchen ( 2020-04-19 18:02:28 +0200 )edit
Add
NoDisplay=true
to your desktop file.
SORRY, nonsense.
This is only for hiding from app drawer!
peterleinchen ( 2020-04-19 18:03:14 +0200 )edit
I'm pretty certain all this will do, is stop the icon from appearing in the app launcher, I don;t think it will prevent the cover from showing/closing as explained in the OP,I could also be wrong! :P
Spam Hunter ( 2020-04-19 18:23:47 +0200 )edit
@Edz: confirmed, you're right, XA2 3.3
A.Maretzek ( 2020-04-19 19:05:41 +0200 )edit

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answered 2020-05-24 22:02:21 +0200

speefak
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any other suggestions ?

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Unfortunately not.
Or see my answer below...

peterleinchen ( 2020-05-24 23:20:55 +0200 )edit

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answered 2020-05-24 23:35:46 +0200

peterleinchen

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https://motherfuckingwebs...

updated 2020-05-24 23:36:20 +0200

Or maybe:
but this is not a direct answer to your question, more a workaround (which should not lead to closing this question only if you accept the answer?).

I used this workaround and find it acceptable.
Install another terminal (be it toeterm or karin-console) and start your script via this 'application' like

karin-console -e path-to-script

You need another terminal to the one you are using as primary terminal as fingerterm does not start a new instance when already running and called this way.
In case your script is a longer running loop the terminal will stay open. But if it is a short running the console will close afterwards.
Try it out if it matches your needs/style/acceptance. :)

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