Linux desktop shortcut and icon from install

Question

What do I need to add to my .spec file to create the desktop shortcut and assign an icon to the shortcut during install of my .rpm? If a script is req

Answer 1

To create a desktop icon to an application follow the two steps below.

1. In an Editor create a new file.

   gedit ~/.local/share/applications/NameYouWantForApplication.desktop
   

2. Place this section within the file and save it.

   [Desktop Entry]
   Type=Application
   Encoding=UTF-8
   Name=JeremysPentaho
   Comment=Whatever Comment You want
   Exec=/home/yourname@yourdomain.com/Source/Pentaho/data-integration/spoon.sh
   Icon=/home/yourname@yourdomain.com/Source/Pentaho/data-integration/NameOfmyIconFile.jpg
   Terminal=false