[RESOLVED] Script at KDE startup

Question

I'm trying to run a script at KDE startup, I tried the following:
user.desktop file in:
$HOME/.config/autostart
or a all.sh file in:
$HOME/.kde4/Autostart
The former has my preference. I checked that these scripts and paths are present and enabled in KDE System Settings -> Startup and Shutdown but these files do not seem to be triggered by KDE. What could be the problem? If I double-click on the desktop file in a file explorer, then the script does get launched, so it does not seem the be a corrupt desktop file.
My desktop file:
[Desktop Entry]
Exec=sh -c "${HOME}/%/start/all.sh"
Hidden=false
Name=User Startup
Type=Application
Last edited by OutOfPhase (2011-11-20 21:34:25)

Answer 1

You could try using the autostart kcm in systemsettings. By default, you should find that plasma-desktop (or netbook) and perhaps krunner are pre-enabled for autostarting. If you want to dig deeper, these files are being placed in .kde4/share/autostart/, not in the directories you've been trying. Try the GUI for easy set up. Or place your .desktop files in that directory and edit accordingly (using the already working .desktop files as a guide) to have it work.
Last edited by karper (2011-11-15 20:36:08)