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#1 2015-12-22 00:18:16
- antnythr
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How to add program to the "Choose Helper Application" dialog (GTK3)?
I'm using Firefox 43 (which is now using GTK3) and I'm having an issue getting Firefox to associate a program with a specific filetype.
The option to browse for a specific application no longer appears, and the program I want to use isn't showing up in the list.
The program has a .desktop file in both /usr/share/applications and ~/.local/share/applications/
How do I add a program to this list?
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#2 2015-12-22 01:04:33
- Xyne
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Re: How to add program to the "Choose Helper Application" dialog (GTK3)?
Check if the MimeTypes in the desktop file match the file. If not then request a change upstream (if the association is expected). If yes, try rebuilding the mimeinfo caches and related data. I don't remember the commands offhand but you can find them in package install scripts for packages that install desktop files. They should turn up with an online search too.
It you want to create your own custom association you may find mimeo useful.
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