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Clarify error message when Exec command lacks execution permissions
Problem Description
When the command specified in the Exec field in a .desktop file exists but does not have execution permissions, Menulibre shows the following error:
Unknown error. Desktop file appears to be valid.
This message is vague and does not help users identify the root cause of the problem. It can cause confusion, especially when the .desktop file syntax is correct.
Suggested Improvement
Update the error message to explicitly indicate that the command exists but lacks execution permissions. For example:
"Error: The command specified in the Exec field exists but does not have execution permissions. Please check the file permissions."
Steps to Reproduce
Set the Exec field to a valid command that lacks execution permissions. Example:
Open Menulibre the changes.
"Invalid desktop files detected! Please see details." and then "Unknown error. Desktop file appears to be valid.", which is not datailed at all.
Expected Behavior
The error message should clearly explain the actual issue to help users resolve it. For example:
"Error: The Exec command exists but cannot be executed due to missing permissions. Please use chmod +x /path/to/command to fix this issue."
Additional Context
Improving this error message will:
Help users quickly diagnose and fix the problem.
Enhance the overall user experience for Menulibre.
Thank you for your consideration!
The text was updated successfully, but these errors were encountered:
Clarify error message when
Exec
command lacks execution permissionsProblem Description
When the command specified in the
Exec
field in a.desktop
file exists but does not have execution permissions, Menulibre shows the following error:This message is vague and does not help users identify the root cause of the problem. It can cause confusion, especially when the
.desktop
file syntax is correct.Suggested Improvement
Update the error message to explicitly indicate that the command exists but lacks execution permissions. For example:
Exec
field exists but does not have execution permissions. Please check the file permissions."Steps to Reproduce
Exec
field to a valid command that lacks execution permissions. Example:Expected Behavior
The error message should clearly explain the actual issue to help users resolve it. For example:
Exec
command exists but cannot be executed due to missing permissions. Please usechmod +x /path/to/command
to fix this issue."Additional Context
Improving this error message will:
Thank you for your consideration!
The text was updated successfully, but these errors were encountered: