Is it possible to create a shortcut/symbolic link to a folder in unity launcher?

Question

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In Unity, how do I make desktop shortcuts (a la Windows, OSX)?
How can you access a folder you want quickly?

I want to create a shortcut for a folder on unity. How is it possible?

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Edit:- I would think of this shortcut as quick-link in windows for referencing a frequently used item easily without having to navigate the directory structure every time I need to access it.

Solution

For adding application launchers, see this more generic question:

• How can I edit/create new launcher items in Unity by hand?

I think, you are asking to add a launcher pointing to a location which will be opened with nautilus upon click.

To do so, Follow this:

1. First create a file naming custom in your desktop.

2. Open the file with a text editor (such as gedit or leafpad etc) by double clicking it

3. Copy the below lines and paste them in the file

   [Desktop Entry]
   Name=Custom location
   Comment=Location
   Exec=nautilus /mnt
   Icon=nautilus
   Terminal=false
   Type=Application
   StartupNotify=false
   

   Change /mnt in the line Exec=nautilus /mnt with a desired location. You can also change the string in Name=Custom location line.

   Save it by pressing Ctrl + S

4. Then again rename the file, pressing selecting it and pressing F2. Add a .desktop at the end of the file.

5. Copy the file to your desired location. Note, if you delete the file later, the launcher will not work. I assume you copied it in ~/.local/share/applications folder.

6. Then select the file and drag and drop it in the Unity launcher.

That's it. A new launcher will be created which will open the desired location when clicked.

Comments

[Anwar]

Do you mean Unity launcher?

[Ankit]

@anwar, yes i want to create shortcut to a folder deep inside the hierarchy on unity launcher. Like quick links in windows xp.

[Anwar]

@Ankit see the answer whether if fits your need

[Takkat]

You may be happy with bookmarks. See askubuntu.com/questions/126446/…

[Ankit]

@Takkat +1, Simple and easy way to add a link to unity. Thanks :)

[Ankit]

great, that's what I wanted. Thanks a lot :).It's working. Could you please redirect me to a location from I can read some documentation regarding "Comment", "Icon", "Terminal" and "StartupNotify".

[Glutanimate]

@Ankit There you go