How to Add Executable Program to "Favorites" and "Applications"

[R0b0ty]

Hi, guys.

I downloaded an executable program, which I've placed in a directory within my "Home" folder. Is there a way to add this application to the "Favorites" vertical bar and/or the "Applications" window (after activating "Activities")? Thanks!

[nonamedotc]

You can create a name.desktop file and place it in /usr/share/applications. This will put the entry under applications and then you can easily add it to the favourites menu.

The content of the name.desktop file should be something like this ...

[Desktop Entry]

Name=Name_of_the_program
Exec=complete_path_of_the_executable
Terminal=true/false
Type=Application
Categories=some category

Hope this helps.

[R0b0ty]

Thanks, nonamedotc.
Here's a follow-up question: I currently use the sudo command to execute my application (sudo ~/arduino1-0/arduino)... how would I type it in the "Exec=" line? In other words, what's the syntax?

[Dangermouse]

You may find it easier to use the menu editor alacarte.

http://forums.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?t=275260