Some software that I install on my Ubuntu doesn't appear on the Dash Home menu. For example, I installed Komodo Edit (thru a .sh file). If I want to run this program, I have to go to the directory where its located and then click on it. If I type Komodo on the dash home menu, it just won't appear.Could it be it's because I didn't install it thru 'apt-get' (komodo is not available there)How can I enable a program on the dash home menu?
Installed programs not appearing at the Dash Home?
ubuntu
Try creating a komodoedit.desktop file and save it on ~/.local/share/applications/ and make it point to your executable file.[Desktop Entry]Name=Komodo EditComment=Komodo and stuffExec=/path/to/the/execucable/fileIcon=/path/to/an/appropriate/iconType=ApplicationTerminal=falseCategories=Application;Utility;TextEditor;MimeType=text/plainAccomodate the values accordingly. You should now  be able to at least find it on the menu or search options.