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Running Matlab with Gnome-Do: bash script problem

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In Ubuntu, Matlab should be started with the following command: setsid matlab -desktop

Accordingly, I've created such a bash script:

#!/bin/bash

setsid matlab -desktop

and saved it as /usr/bin/launchMatlab.

Now, if I press Alt+F2, type launchMatlab and click Run or press Enter, Matlab is started. However, Gnome Do, though finds the script, only allows to open, reveal, open terminal and copy to clipboard. Execution of the script as a program is allowed.

How to make Do launch the script?

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answered 2 Years ago intssive · Accepted Answer

Use a launcher (.desktop file). To do this, right click on your desktop and click 'Create Launcher...' and fill in the details:

matlab.desktop

You can then copy it to ~/.local/share/applications and you should be able to type 'Matlab' to open it with gnome-do.