Modify 0ad.desktop to accept a file as an argument
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Authored by nwtour on Dec 30 2021, 8:30 AM.

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rP26177: Modify 0ad.desktop to accept a file as an argument to allow installing mods by…

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The easiest way to install a mod is to pass it as an argument
In gnome 3, this cannot be done without a terminal.
The patch modifies 0ad.desktop to accept a file as an argument

Spec: https://specifications.freedesktop.org/desktop-entry-spec/desktop-entry-spec-latest.html#exec-variables

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Copy 0ad.desktop to ~/.local/share/applications/
Right-Click on any file -> "Open With Other Application" -> should appear in the list

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nwtour requested review of this revision.Dec 30 2021, 8:30 AM

nwtour created this revision.

Can pyrogenesis cope with a list of files?

In D4410#188162, @Freagarach wrote:

Can pyrogenesis cope with a list of files?

I checked it - it works. But I don't see any practical sense in this.

Select a bunch of mods and install them in one go? (E.g. after system reinstallation.)

list of files

Nice addition!

This revision is now accepted and ready to land.Dec 30 2021, 9:15 AM

Closed by commit rP26177: Modify 0ad.desktop to accept a file as an argument to allow installing mods by… (authored by Stan). · Explain WhyJan 6 2022, 8:34 PM

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