Re: Nautilus 3.2.1 and file associations
On Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:58:37 +, Walter Hurry wrote: On Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:22:51 +, Camaleón wrote: On Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:43:15 +, Alan Chandler wrote: On 26/11/11 21:18, Camaleón wrote: Anyway, try this: http://askubuntu.com/questions/82652/file-association-to-unlisted-application It basically says that you have to append a trailing %U at /usr/share/ applications/freemind.deskop file, at the Exec stanza, that is: *** Exec=/usr/bin/freemind %U *** Now the application should be listed at the Open with... menu so you can now set it as the default for that kind of file types. Actually it is incomplete - you need to also (or maybe only) edit the setting in ~/.local/share/applications/freemind.desktop Hum... It worked for me by just editing the suggested file (and I even don't have Freemind installed at all). That's because the .desktop file in ~/.local will override the default in /usr Sure, that's why the proposed solution it simply works (the ~/.local/share/applications/freemind.desktop does not exist unless the user had tried to do the file association before and by doing so the local file is generated). Greetings, -- Camaleón -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/pan.2011.11.28.14.42...@gmail.com
Re: Nautilus 3.2.1 and file associations
On 26/11/11 21:18, Camaleón wrote: Anyway, try this: http://askubuntu.com/questions/82652/file-association-to-unlisted-application It basically says that you have to append a trailing %U at /usr/share/ applications/freemind.deskop file, at the Exec stanza, that is: *** Exec=/usr/bin/freemind %U *** Now the application should be listed at the Open with... menu so you can now set it as the default for that kind of file types. Actually it is incomplete - you need to also (or maybe only) edit the setting in ~/.local/share/applications/freemind.desktop Having done that, I have been able to both find the application and make it the default. Thanks for the persistance. We got there in the end -- Alan Chandler http://www.chandlerfamily.org.uk -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ed20633.4060...@chandlerfamily.org.uk
Re: Nautilus 3.2.1 and file associations
On Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:43:15 +, Alan Chandler wrote: On 26/11/11 21:18, Camaleón wrote: Anyway, try this: http://askubuntu.com/questions/82652/file-association-to-unlisted-application It basically says that you have to append a trailing %U at /usr/share/ applications/freemind.deskop file, at the Exec stanza, that is: *** Exec=/usr/bin/freemind %U *** Now the application should be listed at the Open with... menu so you can now set it as the default for that kind of file types. Actually it is incomplete - you need to also (or maybe only) edit the setting in ~/.local/share/applications/freemind.desktop Hum... It worked for me by just editing the suggested file (and I even don't have Freemind installed at all). Having done that, I have been able to both find the application and make it the default. Thanks for the persistance. We got there in the end Well, great... It's that kind of weird things that are not easy to get figured with an extra help. Greetings, -- Camaleón -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/pan.2011.11.27.17.22...@gmail.com
Re: Nautilus 3.2.1 and file associations
On Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:22:51 +, Camaleón wrote: On Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:43:15 +, Alan Chandler wrote: On 26/11/11 21:18, Camaleón wrote: Anyway, try this: http://askubuntu.com/questions/82652/file-association-to-unlisted- application It basically says that you have to append a trailing %U at /usr/share/ applications/freemind.deskop file, at the Exec stanza, that is: *** Exec=/usr/bin/freemind %U *** Now the application should be listed at the Open with... menu so you can now set it as the default for that kind of file types. Actually it is incomplete - you need to also (or maybe only) edit the setting in ~/.local/share/applications/freemind.desktop Hum... It worked for me by just editing the suggested file (and I even don't have Freemind installed at all). That's because the .desktop file in ~/.local will override the default in /usr -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/jau4pd$a3n$1...@dough.gmane.org
Re: Nautilus 3.2.1 and file associations
On 25/11/11 17:16, Camaleón wrote: On Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:50:18 +, Alan Chandler wrote: On 24/11/11 16:09, Camaleón wrote: On Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:19:26 +, Alan Chandler wrote: I have some Freemind mindmap files ending with the .mm filename. Up until recently clicking on the filename would automatically start Freemind. (...) Anyone any idea how I can change the default application for these .mm files back to Freemind? Just an idea... Try by adding (you can also copy/paste) a new .desktop entry for the program at /usr/share/applications so Freemind appears as a selectable option. I just tried this and it didn't work. There was already a freemind.desktop file in .local/share/applications and I just copied it over to /usr/share/applications/ What was exactly not working? Can't you see Freemind now available as a selectable option? Did you relogin? :-? After relogin in, nothing changed. If I right click on a file with the .mm extension gedit is shown as the first application, freemind as the second - there is an option to select other applications. If I select other applications - either from that menu above - or by right clicking on the file and choosing properties then selecting the Open With tab and finally pressing the Other Applications button - the list I am presented with does not contain freemind. I seem therefore to have no way to set it as the default application Also, look at your ~/.local/share/applications/mimeapps.list and check if the corresponding mimetype appears. Not sure what you mean ~/.local/share/applications/mimeapps.list contains an entry that I have now edited as follows application/x-freemind=freemind.desktop; (it previously said applications/x-freemind=gedit.desktop;freemind.desktop;) and then logged out and back in. No change to any behaviour. mimeinfo.cache has the same line (the freemind only version), as does /usr/share/applications/mimeinfo.cache -- Alan Chandler http://www.chandlerfamily.org.uk -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ed0fc5f.2080...@chandlerfamily.org.uk
Re: Nautilus 3.2.1 and file associations
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:49:03 +, Alan Chandler wrote: On 25/11/11 17:16, Camaleón wrote: I just tried this and it didn't work. There was already a freemind.desktop file in .local/share/applications and I just copied it over to /usr/share/applications/ What was exactly not working? Can't you see Freemind now available as a selectable option? Did you relogin? :-? After relogin in, nothing changed. If I right click on a file with the .mm extension gedit is shown as the first application, freemind as the second - there is an option to select other applications. And what happens when you select it from there? If I select other applications - either from that menu above - or by right clicking on the file and choosing properties then selecting the Open With tab and finally pressing the Other Applications button - the list I am presented with does not contain freemind. I seem therefore to have no way to set it as the default application Hum... Also, look at your ~/.local/share/applications/mimeapps.list and check if the corresponding mimetype appears. Not sure what you mean ~/.local/share/applications/mimeapps.list contains an entry that I have now edited as follows application/x-freemind=freemind.desktop; (it previously said applications/x-freemind=gedit.desktop;freemind.desktop;) and then logged out and back in. No change to any behaviour. mimeinfo.cache has the same line (the freemind only version), as does /usr/share/applications/mimeinfo.cache All looks to be right and still not working. Let's ask Google. I've found this: http://wiki.debian.org/MimeTypesSupport And more specifically to Freemind, this thread: How to properly register a program in KDE/GNOME http://lists.debian.org/debian-mentors/2009/11/threads.html#00330 But this is task for packagers/devels, a user should not do that work to make the filename extension (*.mm) is properly associated to the application. I would open a bug report. Greetings, -- Camaleón -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/pan.2011.11.26.15.54...@gmail.com
Re: Nautilus 3.2.1 and file associations
On 26/11/11 15:54, Camaleón wrote: I've found this: http://wiki.debian.org/MimeTypesSupport Reading this, and then looking at /usr/share/mime I think that Freemind has been set up properly. I am beginning to suspect that gnome3 is doing something wrong And more specifically to Freemind, this thread: How to properly register a program in KDE/GNOME http://lists.debian.org/debian-mentors/2009/11/threads.html#00330 I don't quite understand this thread, but I do note that /usr/share/mime/globs2 does define freemind as the application to process *.mm type files I can't see where nautilus gets its list of applications to display to associate file extensions. That I think will be the key to this -- Alan Chandler http://www.chandlerfamily.org.uk -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ed13a6f.7060...@chandlerfamily.org.uk
Re: Nautilus 3.2.1 and file associations
On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:13:51 +, Alan Chandler wrote: On 26/11/11 15:54, Camaleón wrote: I've found this: http://wiki.debian.org/MimeTypesSupport Reading this, and then looking at /usr/share/mime I think that Freemind has been set up properly. I am beginning to suspect that gnome3 is doing something wrong (...) If it was working before, so it seems. Anyway, try this: http://askubuntu.com/questions/82652/file-association-to-unlisted-application It basically says that you have to append a trailing %U at /usr/share/ applications/freemind.deskop file, at the Exec stanza, that is: *** Exec=/usr/bin/freemind %U *** Now the application should be listed at the Open with... menu so you can now set it as the default for that kind of file types. Greetings, -- Camaleón -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/pan.2011.11.26.21.18...@gmail.com
Re: Nautilus 3.2.1 and file associations
On Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:50:18 +, Alan Chandler wrote: On 24/11/11 16:09, Camaleón wrote: On Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:19:26 +, Alan Chandler wrote: I have some Freemind mindmap files ending with the .mm filename. Up until recently clicking on the filename would automatically start Freemind. (...) Anyone any idea how I can change the default application for these .mm files back to Freemind? Just an idea... Try by adding (you can also copy/paste) a new .desktop entry for the program at /usr/share/applications so Freemind appears as a selectable option. I just tried this and it didn't work. There was already a freemind.desktop file in .local/share/applications and I just copied it over to /usr/share/applications/ What was exactly not working? Can't you see Freemind now available as a selectable option? Did you relogin? :-? Also, look at your ~/.local/share/applications/mimeapps.list and check if the corresponding mimetype appears. Greetings, -- Camaleón -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/pan.2011.11.25.17.16...@gmail.com
Nautilus 3.2.1 and file associations
I have some Freemind mindmap files ending with the .mm filename. Up until recently clicking on the filename would automatically start Freemind. At a recent update this has changed and now gedit is the default application. If I right click on the file Freemind is shown as the only other named alternative. However, if I click on properties and select the Open With tab in an attempt to change the default application, Freemind never appears in the list of applications associated with the file, nor does it appear when I hit the Show Other Applications button. In fact at that point it appears impossible to choose anything other than programs in that (incomplete) list The help file at this point implies there is another option to find application online, but I can't see one anywhere in the interface. Anyone any idea how I can change the default application for these .mm files back to Freemind? -- Alan Chandler http://www.chandlerfamily.org.uk -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ece1a2e.1000...@chandlerfamily.org.uk
Re: Nautilus 3.2.1 and file associations
On Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:19:26 +, Alan Chandler wrote: I have some Freemind mindmap files ending with the .mm filename. Up until recently clicking on the filename would automatically start Freemind. (...) Anyone any idea how I can change the default application for these .mm files back to Freemind? Just an idea... Try by adding (you can also copy/paste) a new .desktop entry for the program at /usr/share/applications so Freemind appears as a selectable option. Then use the usual way to define the default application (right-click on the .mm file, properties, open with, highlight Freemind and click set as default button. Greetings, -- Camaleón -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/pan.2011.11.24.16.09...@gmail.com
Re: Nautilus 3.2.1 and file associations
On 24/11/11 16:09, Camaleón wrote: On Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:19:26 +, Alan Chandler wrote: I have some Freemind mindmap files ending with the .mm filename. Up until recently clicking on the filename would automatically start Freemind. (...) Anyone any idea how I can change the default application for these .mm files back to Freemind? Just an idea... Try by adding (you can also copy/paste) a new .desktop entry for the program at /usr/share/applications so Freemind appears as a selectable option. I just tried this and it didn't work. There was already a freemind.desktop file in .local/share/applications and I just copied it over to /usr/share/applications/ -- Alan Chandler http://www.chandlerfamily.org.uk -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ecf3aaa.1060...@chandlerfamily.org.uk
