02-24-2025, 12:48 PM
How can I change change a folder icon/emblem to one I have downloaded?
Well, I spent a lot more time investigating my own question ... I was able to download and install a custom .svg file to use as an emblem on my Recipes folder. (Since I retired, I do most of the cooking, so I am always looking for good simple recipes.)
Steps:
1. Download an appropriate free .svg file (or .jpg/.png file and convert to .svg).
2. Rename the the .svg file as follows: "emblem-recipe.svg"
3. As Administrator, copy the .svg file to the appropriate directory (e.g., /usr/share/icons/Humanity/emblems/48/)
4. As Administrator, execute the following: "sudo gtk-update-icon-cache /usr/share/icons/Humanity" (where the index.theme file "lives.")
5. You should now see this new "recipe" emblem when you choose an emblem for a folder.
I would prefer to add customization files locally (e.g., .local/user/share/Icons/ ...), but this approach works.
I have added an attachment that includes all of the emblems that I am using to add a visual indicator to file folders.
Mike Warren
Well, I spent a lot more time investigating my own question ... I was able to download and install a custom .svg file to use as an emblem on my Recipes folder. (Since I retired, I do most of the cooking, so I am always looking for good simple recipes.)
Steps:
1. Download an appropriate free .svg file (or .jpg/.png file and convert to .svg).
2. Rename the the .svg file as follows: "emblem-recipe.svg"
3. As Administrator, copy the .svg file to the appropriate directory (e.g., /usr/share/icons/Humanity/emblems/48/)
4. As Administrator, execute the following: "sudo gtk-update-icon-cache /usr/share/icons/Humanity" (where the index.theme file "lives.")
5. You should now see this new "recipe" emblem when you choose an emblem for a folder.
I would prefer to add customization files locally (e.g., .local/user/share/Icons/ ...), but this approach works.
I have added an attachment that includes all of the emblems that I am using to add a visual indicator to file folders.
Mike Warren