How to make a favorite from an app from a tar.bz2 file?

[drpeppercan]

So it's not an app installed in the system, it's one of those apps that don't need actual installation. You just expand the file and start using it. Previously I could at least make a link on my desktop. Ideally it would be nice to have it in my list of favorites in my main menu.

Thanks guys

[Moem]

We'll need to know at least your version of Mint and the desktop environment to help you with this.

[DAMIEN1307]

Hi there...as MOEM said, we need more information...could you please copy and past the code supplied below to the "terminal" and copy and paste the results back here...this will NOT compromise your system security in any way, but will supply the information needed by forum volunteers to be able to help you with the problem you have posted here in the Linux Mint Forums...thank-you...DAMIEN

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inxi -Fxz

[phd21]

HI drpeppercan,

+1 for the need for more information on what Linux Mint edition and version you are using and the application 's name.

[stormryder]

Previously I could at least make a link on my desktop.

Is this not possible anymore?
With the Mate desktop you can open the "Main Menu" app (its in the menu) and create a launcher from there.

[drpeppercan]

Sorry I took so long guys!

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System:    Host: javier-linuxmint Kernel: 4.15.0-34-generic x86_64 (64 bit gcc: 5.4.0)
           Desktop: MATE 1.18.0 (Gtk 3.18.9-1ubuntu3.3)
           Distro: Linux Mint 18.3 Sylvia
Machine:   Mobo: ASUSTeK model: M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 v: Rev X.0x
           Bios: American Megatrends v: 2301 date: 08/09/2012
CPU:       Quad core AMD Phenom II X4 955 (-MCP-) cache: 2048 KB
           flags: (lm nx sse sse2 sse3 sse4a svm) bmips: 27648
           clock speeds: max: 3200 MHz 1: 2100 MHz 2: 2100 MHz 3: 800 MHz
           4: 800 MHz
Graphics:  Card: NVIDIA GF114 [GeForce GTX 560] bus-ID: 01:00.0
           Display Server: X.Org 1.18.4 drivers: nvidia (unloaded: fbdev,vesa,nouveau)
           Resolution: 1920x1080@60.00hz
           GLX Renderer: GeForce GTX 560/PCIe/SSE2
           GLX Version: 4.5.0 NVIDIA 384.130 Direct Rendering: Yes
Audio:     Card-1 NVIDIA GF114 HDMI Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 01:00.1
           Card-2 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] SBx00 Azalia (Intel HDA)
           driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:14.2
           Card-3 Generalplus driver: USB Audio usb-ID: 007-002
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.15.0-34-generic
Network:   Card-1: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller
           driver: r8169 v: 2.3LK-NAPI port: e800 bus-ID: 06:00.0
           IF: enp6s0 state: down mac: <filter>
           Card-2: NetGear WNA1000 Wireless-N 150 [Atheros AR9170+AR9101]
           driver: carl9170 usb-ID: 003-004
           IF: wlx0024b263e00d state: N/A mac: N/A
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 3250.7GB (24.2% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: HDT722525DLA380 size: 250.1GB
           ID-2: USB /dev/sdb model: External_USB_3.0 size: 2000.4GB
           ID-3: /dev/sdc model: ST31000528AS size: 1000.2GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 37G used: 17G (47%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda5
           ID-2: /home size: 135G used: 116G (91%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda6
           ID-3: swap-1 size: 7.51GB used: 0.00GB (0%) fs: swap dev: /dev/sda7
RAID:      No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 38.0C mobo: 36.0C gpu: 0.0:30C
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: 3292 psu: 0 sys-1: 0
Info:      Processes: 283 Uptime: 1 day Memory: 6108.5/7976.7MB
           Init: systemd runlevel: 5 Gcc sys: 5.4.0
           Client: Shell (bash 4.3.481) inxi: 2.2.35 

stormryder,
I am using Tara with Cinnamon, not Mate. Maybe this is why.

[phd21]

Hi drpeppercan,

Is this software a game? A quick search shows it is available in the "Steam for Linux" system along with many other games.

You are using Linux Mint 18.3 Mate edition according to your "inxi -Fxzd" results. I do not see anything wrong with the results of the "inxi -Fxzd" console terminal command, so that is a good thing.

If you have a download link to this archive file, then please provide it.

There are a few installation options for software provided as Linux archive (compressed) files and that depends upon the developers.

If the software is in a "self-contained" ready to run archive file, you just right-click the downloaded file, select extract here which usually creates a new folder, get into that new folder, look for a "readme" and or "installation" file for instructions, then you right-click the startup file usually a program executable or script file (something.sh) to check for permission to run the file (right-click the file, select properties, permission tab, check allow execute, apply/ok), then double-click the file to run it. You can also create a desktop shortcut or a menu item to the application's startup file; they might even have a (something.desktop) file available to use. Once there is a menu item, you can right-click it in your menu and select add to favorites, add to desktop, add to panel, etc...


Hope this helps ...

[drpeppercan]

Oh, silly me!
I just realized this issue is with Tara/Cinnamon in my newer pc! When I sent my previous reply I was in Sylvia/Mate in my older pc I am so sorry.
So all those specs did not help.
I'll gather the correct specs asap.

DPC

[drpeppercan]

Ok, now I got the right one:

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inxi -Fxz
System:    Host: drpeppercan-Predator-G3-710 Kernel: 4.15.0-34-generic x86_64
           bits: 64 gcc: 7.3.0
           Desktop: Cinnamon 3.8.9 (Gtk 3.22.30-1ubuntu1)
           Distro: Linux Mint 19 Tara
Machine:   Device: desktop Mobo: Acer model: Predator G3-710 serial: N/A
           UEFI: American Megatrends v: R01-A2 date: 03/17/2016
CPU:       Quad core Intel Core i5-6400 (-MCP-) 
           arch: Skylake-S rev.3 cache: 6144 KB
           flags: (lm nx sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 ssse3 vmx) bmips: 21696
           clock speeds: max: 3300 MHz 1: 1223 MHz 2: 1960 MHz 3: 1921 MHz
           4: 1779 MHz
Graphics:  Card: NVIDIA GM206 [GeForce GTX 950] bus-ID: 01:00.0
           Display Server: x11 (X.Org 1.19.6 )
           drivers: nvidia (unloaded: modesetting,fbdev,vesa,nouveau)
           Resolution: 1920x1200@59.95hz
           OpenGL: renderer: GeForce GTX 950/PCIe/SSE2
           version: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 390.48 Direct Render: Yes
Audio:     Card-1 NVIDIA Device 0fba driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 01:00.1
           Card-2 Intel Sunrise Point-H HD Audio
           driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:1f.3
           Card-3 Logitech HD Webcam C525 driver: USB Audio usb-ID: 001-003
           Card-4 C-Media driver: USB Audio usb-ID: 001-007
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.15.0-34-generic
Network:   Card-1: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCIE Gigabit Ethernet Controller
           driver: r8169 v: 2.3LK-NAPI port: d000 bus-ID: 02:00.0
           IF: enp2s0 state: up speed: 1000 Mbps duplex: full mac: <filter>
           Card-2: Intel Wireless 7265 driver: iwlwifi bus-ID: 03:00.0
           IF: wlp3s0 state: up mac: <filter>
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 4120.8GB (27.6% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: Patriot_Torch_LE size: 120.0GB
           ID-2: /dev/sdb model: WDC_WD10EZEX size: 1000.2GB
           ID-3: USB /dev/sdc model: External_USB_3.0 size: 2000.4GB
           ID-4: USB /dev/sdd model: N/A size: 1000.2GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 110G used: 35G (34%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda2
RAID:      No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 40.0C mobo: 29.8C gpu: 0.0:34C
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A
Info:      Processes: 259 Uptime: 3 min Memory: 2015.5/15977.4MB
           Init: systemd runlevel: 5 Gcc sys: 7.3.0
           Client: Shell (bash 4.4.191) inxi: 2.3.56 

[stormryder]

I am using Tara with Cinnamon, not Mate. Maybe this is why.

I have no experience with cinnamon but I believe its still possible to create a custom launcher, if you get one on the desktop you can just drag and drop it in the menu.
I think cinnamon has a "Menu Editor" or something like that to select favorites.

[trytip]

do you have a link to this file?

[drpeppercan]

I was not able to drag it to the menu.
When using its search using the words menu, and editor (separately), the only thing showing is a Text editor.
There's no choice to make a link from the contextual menu.

I found how to make a link though! It's not in the contextual menu, but in the Edit menu. This is better than nothing.
It would still be nice to include it in the main menu though.

I guess I'll look into this: Tweaking Cinnamon’s menu in Linux Mint

[drpeppercan]

Wow, this is easy and efficient!
All you have to do is call the Menu Editor with this terminal command: cinnamon-menu-editor
The rest is easy!