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valasekmar
Asked: 2012-09-23 07:59:11 +0800 CST

Custom folder icon in lubuntu's PCman File Manager

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i just want to ask, if anyone knows how to change icons of programs, folder etc. in PCman FileManager, Nautilus or Dolphin can do this, but PCman not. Thanks for reply PS: i want to change it separately, not with icon-theme.

12.04

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  1. I'm not sure if there's a way to use the file manager, but here's your best option.

    First, create a directory somewhere to store all of your icons. I will often make a hidden folder in my home directory called .myfiles

    Next, direct PCManFM to /usr/share/applications

    applications

    In order to edit the application icon, you will need root access. You can find this in the Tools menu.

    root

    After you gain root access, find the application you wish to change. Right-click it and edit the file with Leafpad.

    edit

    Finally, search for the line that starts with Icon=

    icon

    You can change it to the location of your custom icon. If you created the hidden directory mentioned above, the line might look like:

    Icon=/home/USERNAME/.myfiles/YOURICON.SVG

    Save the file. You may have to logout or restart. I don't remember. Hope that helps.

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