Adding new computing apps - Revision history

Mcefan at 15:49, 19 October 2012

2012-10-19T15:49:52Z

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	In the "computing" screen can be added new applications.		In the "computing" screen can be added new applications.

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	===Troubleshooting===		===Troubleshooting===
	By some reason, after adding new application the path is displayed for each apps on the computing screen instead of description. Probably the Orbiter should be fully regenerated.		By some reason, after adding new application the path is displayed for each apps on the computing screen instead of description. Probably the Orbiter should be fully regenerated.

	~~[[Category: Tutorials]]~~

Nite man: /* Using the WM_CLASS string in the template */

2010-05-24T13:00:44Z

Using the WM_CLASS string in the template

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	* A new application can be added to the computing screen from the media director detail page. There is a button ''Edit'' for the ''Computing application'':		* A new application can be added to the computing screen from the media director detail page. There is a button ''Edit'' for the ''Computing application'':<br />
	[[Image:media-director-page.png]]		[[Image:media-director-page.png\|thumb\|none\|Media Director page]]<br />
	* The new popup window - ''Edit Computing Applications'', will be opened with list of all available computing applications:		* The new popup window - ''Edit Computing Applications'', will be opened with list of all available computing applications:
	[[Image:computing-apps-view.png]]		[[Image:computing-apps-view.png\|thumb\|none\|Edit Computing Applications]]
	* Press the link on the bottom of that window to go to edit screen:		* Press the link on the bottom of that window to go to edit screen:
	[[Image:computing-apps-edit.png]]		[[Image:computing-apps-edit.png\|thumb\|none\|Edit Quick Start templates]]
	* There is another link - ''Add quick start template'' on the ''Edit Quick Start templates'' which opens a form:		* There is another link - ''Add quick start template'' on the ''Edit Quick Start templates'' which opens a form:
	[[Image:computing-app-add.png]]		[[Image:computing-app-add.png\|none]]<br />
	where you should type '''description''' for your app, the '''path''' to the binary and '''Window class''' from the previous steps. Here is an example for Skype:		where you should type '''description''' for your app, the '''path''' to the binary and '''Window class''' from the previous steps. Here is an example for Skype:<br />
	[[Image:computing-app-skype.png]]		[[Image:computing-app-skype.png\|none]]
	* After submitting that form, close the ''Edit Quick Start templates'' and refresh the page ''Edit Computing Applications''. Then tick the checkbox near added application to activate it, save it and close the window.		* After submitting that form, close the ''Edit Quick Start templates'' and refresh the page ''Edit Computing Applications''. Then tick the checkbox near added application to activate it, save it and close the window.

Nite man: /* Using the WM_CLASS string in the template */

2010-05-24T12:50:39Z

Using the WM_CLASS string in the template

Nite man at 12:49, 24 May 2010

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Jeangot at 20:58, 14 July 2008

2008-07-14T20:58:28Z

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	Press Ctrl-Alt-F3 and log in again		Press Ctrl-Alt-F3 and log in again

	type these commands ~~(without $)~~		type these commands
	export DISPLAY=:0		export DISPLAY=:0
	xprop \| grep WM_CLASS		xprop \| grep WM_CLASS

Perspectoff at 20:54, 22 May 2008

2008-05-22T20:54:47Z

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	In the "computing" screen~~, one~~ can ~~add~~ new applications.		In the "computing" screen can be added new applications.

	To add a new application, a template must be used, and the window class for that application must be known.		To add a new application, a template must be used, and the window class for that application must be known.

Rwilson131 at 03:10, 6 September 2007

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			[[Category: Tutorials]]

Jerry finn at 15:59, 16 March 2007

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	<table width="100%"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFCFCF">This page was written by Pluto and imported with their permission when LinuxMCE branched off in February, 2007. In general any information should apply to LinuxMCE. However, this page should be edited to reflect changes to LinuxMCE and remove old references to Pluto.</td></tr> </table>In the "computing" screen, one can add new applications.		In the "computing" screen, one can add new applications.

	To add a new application, a template must be used, and the window class for that application must be known.		To add a new application, a template must be used, and the window class for that application must be known.

Jerry finn at 10:26, 14 March 2007

2007-03-14T10:26:06Z

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	The WM_CLASS property (of type STRING without control characters) contains two consecutive null-terminated strings. These specify the Instance and Class names to be used by both the client and the window manager for looking up resources for the application or as identifying information.		The WM_CLASS property (of type STRING without control characters) contains two consecutive null-terminated strings. These specify the Instance and Class names to be used by both the client and the window manager for looking up resources for the application or as identifying information.

	==On a ~~pluto~~ computer==		==On a LinuxMCE computer==
	Go to computing screen.		Go to computing screen.

Wikiadmin at 16:25, 21 July 2006

2006-07-21T16:25:15Z

New page

<table width="100%"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFCFCF">This page was written by Pluto and imported with their permission when LinuxMCE branched off in February, 2007. In general any information should apply to LinuxMCE. However, this page should be edited to reflect changes to LinuxMCE and remove old references to Pluto.</td></tr> </table>In the "computing" screen, one can add new applications.

To add a new application, a template must be used, and the window class for that application must be known.
Window class is a property of every X11 application.

The WM_CLASS property (of type STRING without control characters) contains two consecutive null-terminated strings. These specify the Instance and Class names to be used by both the client and the window manager for looking up resources for the application or as identifying information.

==On a pluto computer==
Go to computing screen.

Press admin => firefox should appear

Press Ctrl-Alt-F2 => you are at a login prompt

Log in

run the command
export DISPLAY=:0
now you can launch GUI applications from this console
launch your application

Press Ctrl-Alt-F7 and wait until your application appears

Press Ctrl-Alt-F3 and log in again

type these commands (without $)
export DISPLAY=:0
xprop | grep WM_CLASS

Press Ctrl-Alt-F7 => the cursor changed his shape to "+"
Click somewhere in your application
=> the cursor changes back to "normal" cursor

Press Ctrl-Alt-F3 and look into your console: a line like this should appear
WM_CLASS(STRING) = "class_instance", "class_Name"

class_instance.class_Name is the string that will be used in the template for your application
Remember this string, and pay attention to lowercase and uppercase characters

You can close your application an your consoles now

==On another computer==
Launch a terminal

Launch your application

Type in your terminal:
xprop | grep WM_CLASS

=> the cursor changed his shape to "+"
Click somewhere in your application
=> the cursor changes back to "normal" cursor

Look in your terminal: a line like this should appear
WM_CLASS(STRING) = "class_instance", "class_Name"

class_instance.class_Name is the string that will be used in the template for your application
Remember this string, and pay attention to lowercase and uppercase characters

You can close your application an your terminal now

==Using the WM_CLASS string in the template==
..... to be written .....

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	==Using the WM_CLASS string in the template==		==Using the WM_CLASS string in the template==

	A new application can be added to the computing screen from the media director detail page. There is a button ''Edit'' for the ''Computing application'':		* A new application can be added to the computing screen from the media director detail page. There is a button ''Edit'' for the ''Computing application'':
	[[Image:media-director-page.png]]		[[Image:media-director-page.png]]
	The new popup window - ''Edit Computing Applications'', will be opened with list of all available computing applications:		* The new popup window - ''Edit Computing Applications'', will be opened with list of all available computing applications:
	[[Image:computing-apps-view.png]]		[[Image:computing-apps-view.png]]
	Press the link on the bottom of that window to go to edit screen:		* Press the link on the bottom of that window to go to edit screen:
	[[Image:computing-apps-edit.png]]		[[Image:computing-apps-edit.png]]
	There is another link - ''Add quick start template'' on the ''Edit Quick Start templates'' which opens a form:		* There is another link - ''Add quick start template'' on the ''Edit Quick Start templates'' which opens a form:
	[[Image:computing-app-add.png]]		[[Image:computing-app-add.png]]
	where you should type '''description''' for your app, the '''path''' to the binary and '''Window class''' from the previous steps. Here is an example for Skype:		where you should type '''description''' for your app, the '''path''' to the binary and '''Window class''' from the previous steps. Here is an example for Skype:
	[[Image:computing-app-skype.png]]		[[Image:computing-app-skype.png]]
	After submitting that form, close the ''Edit Quick Start templates'' and refresh the page ''Edit Computing Applications''. Then tick the checkbox near added application to activate it, save it and close the window.		* After submitting that form, close the ''Edit Quick Start templates'' and refresh the page ''Edit Computing Applications''. Then tick the checkbox near added application to activate it, save it and close the window.

	That's it. After a quick reloading of router the new application should appear on the left side of the computing screen.		That's it. After a quick reloading of router the new application should appear on the left side of the computing screen.