Auto start an .sh Script

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#1

I have a script file that needs to run on each boot with the following command

ctlscript.sh start

I know how to add it into the kde as a start up application I just don’t know how to add the start command and get iot to run properly :frowning:

Thank you for your help:)

Cheers!
etech97

#2

You could create a script called abcxyz.sh that contained the line “/path_to/ctlscript.sh start” and use that instead.

#3

The new script file is opening with emacs :frowning:

Cheers!

#4

Not enough information :frowning:

Do you mean that when you boot (and after the login to KDE), at the point when the script ctrlscript.sh should start, emacs opens instead?

#5

Yes, that is correct!

Cheers!

#6

Put your script in the directory ~/.kde4/env (create this directory if needed). And make the script executable:
chmod 755 ~/.kde4/env/yourscript.sh

#7

I assume the first line of your script looks like this:
#!/bin/bash
or like that:
#!/bin/sh
?

#8

yes!

#!/bin/sh

Cheers!

#9

I just created a link in the desktop folder and it is working. That will do for now…

Thanks for your help :slight_smile:

Cheers!

#10

Please note for next time that what youwanted (and succeeded to do after advice above) is NOT on boot, but on login. This makes the solution very different.

#11

Okay next time I’ll be much more clearer next time!

Thanks again for all of your help!!!

Cheers!
etech97

#12

For anyone reading this thread and would like to create a script that can automatically create a autorun script for you, might want to read my thread called:

KDE Application Autostart Script: Automatically Made For You!

This is another way to do this if you are a KDE 4 user.

Thank You,