Adding an Icon for the Image Viewer

Symptom

You want to view images locally on the thin client.

Problem

The image viewer contained in IGEL Linux as from version 5.06.100 on has no desktop icon or menu entry.

Solution

Create a custom application that opens the Image Viewer.

1. Go to System > Firmware Customization > Custom Application in Setup.
   

2. Click  to create a new Custom Application.
   

3. Enter a name, e.g. Image Viewer, and choose desktop integration options for the application.
   

4. Go to Image Viewer > Settings:

   

5. Enter gpicview as both the Icon name and the Command in the Settings dialog.
   

6. Save the settings.
   

7. Click the newly created icon for Image Viewer. 
   

8. The Image Viewer opens.
   

9. Click the Open File symbol to open a file.