How to run a Tkinter based GUI application using a Launcher, rather than from teminal

Question

I wrote an application to store data in the database using tkinter and python3. I can launch the application using the terminal by running databaseapp.py

I want to know if it is possible to have a launcher icon. So that i can run the application just by double clicking on the icon. My applcation will run on a debian linux

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sonus21
– sonus21

2019-12-28 20:04:23 +00:00
Commented Dec 28, 2019 at 20:04 — sonus21
– sonus21, Commented Dec 28, 2019 at 20:04

Jake · Accepted Answer · 2019-12-28 20:06:31Z

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You can use desktop files. For your example, do this:

#!/usr/bin/env xdg-open

[Desktop Entry]
Version=1.0
Name=Database app
Comment=Launch the Database Application
Exec=bash -c "python3 /path/to/database.py"
Terminal=false
Type=Application
Categories=Application;

Place this file on your desktop. When you click it, you will be prompted if you want to run the file. Click 'Execute' and it should open your app.

answered Dec 28, 2019 at 20:06

Jake

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2 Comments

Deep Over a year ago

Thanks the approach works when i wrote a test program which is writtern only in one file but when i run a program which imports from other files this approach doesnot work

Jake Over a year ago

If you use other files do bash -c "cd directory_where_your_files_are; python3 database.py"

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