On 2018-03-15, Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote: > On 03/14/2018 05:30 PM, Liam O'Toole wrote: >> On 2018-03-14, Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote: >>> Several months ago I needed a fully custom desktop icon for a shortcut. >>> I had no trouble creating an appropriate png file and having it display. >>> Now I need a similar icon. I went to the properties of the shortcut >>> expecting to be able to discover the location of the image used. >>> >>> I could not. Clicking on the icon's image allows replacing it but no >>> apparent way to discover its location. >>> >>> Is there a way? >>> [for current application creating a new icon will be simple] >>> [finding the old icon would be convenient] >>> >>> TIA >>> >> >> Examine the .desktop file in your ~/Desktop directory. Look for a line >> beginning with "Icon". >> >> > > I have *NO* .desktop under /home/richard/Desktop >
You stated that you "went to the properties of the shortcut". What was the value of "Parent Folder" in the Properties window?
