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  1. 14th June 2010, 02:31 #1
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    Question about setting executable file icon

    hi guys!
    I would like to know how to add an Icon to an executable QT file in linux. Should I modify the .pro file?
    Is there any method that could change it?

    Thanks!
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    What did you try till now ?
    You can set the icon with QApplication::setWindowIcon and embedd the icon as a resource in qrc.
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    Question Re: about setting executable file icon

    Quote Originally Posted by aamer4yu View Post
    What did you try till now ?
    You can set the icon with QApplication::setWindowIcon and embedd the icon as a resource in qrc.
    this method i have tried.but the executable file's icon didn't change.
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    Default Re: about setting executable file icon

    You need to create a .desktop file for your application and deploy it in the system.
    Your biological and technological distinctiveness will be added to our own. Resistance is futile.

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    Default Re: about setting executable file icon

    Quote Originally Posted by wysota View Post
    You need to create a .desktop file for your application and deploy it in the system.

    If you can tell me the method in detail?thanks!
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    Default Re: about setting executable file icon

    http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Howto_desktop_files
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