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How do I set up Qjackctl without using the terminal?

rated 0 times [ 1] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 2657 / 1 Year ago, thu, december 29, 2022, 9:30:57

I can now open Qjackctl using the terminal. This is the code that I am using.

pulseaudio --kill

jack_control  start

This will open the program successfully. Then when I am finished I can type this code:

jack_control exit

pulseaudio --start

It takes a little bit of typing, but it works. How do I save the commands and make it work automatically? Thanks in advance for all of your help.

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answered 1 Year ago pilun · Accepted Answer

You can create a .desktop file for doing this.

First, create a script using terminal:

mkdir -p bin

gedit ~/bin/jack_control.sh

In the new opened file, add the following lines:

#!/bin/bash



pid=$(pgrep -x jack_control)



if [ "$pid" = "" ]; then 

    pulseaudio --kill

    jack_control  start

else

    jack_control exit

    pulseaudio --start

fi

Save the file, close it and make it executable:

chmod +x ~/bin/jack_control.sh

Now you can create your .desktop file:

gedit ~/Desktop/jack_control.desktop

In the new opened file, add the following lines:

[Desktop Entry]

Version=1.0

Name=Qjackctl

Comment=Start or stop jack_control

Exec=/home/your_username/bin/jack_control.sh

Icon=/path/to/icon.png    # <-- this line is optional

Terminal=false

Type=Application

Categories=Utility;Application;

Save the file, close it and make it executable:

chmod +x ~/Desktop/jack_control.desktop

Finally, go to desktop and test your new .desktop file.

More about: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UnityLaunchersAndDesktopFiles