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I have created a shell script for a custom action which is working fine. I want to run this .sh file (mon.sh) on pressing Alt+F15.

I have done the following: In gconf-editor, under apps>metacity>keybinding_commands, edited command_1 with value

"/home/administrator/My Scripts/mon.sh" (tried without quotes also)

under apps>metacity>global_keybindings, edited run_command_1 with value

<Alt>F15

But the script is not getting executed when pressing Alt+F15

What is that I am missing?

david
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softwarematter
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I have no idea if you are using the right gconf-keys, but you can configure this via gui:

If you are using Ubuntu without desktopeffects metacity is your windowmanager, then you should use System ▸ Preferences ▸ Keyboard Shortcuts to add your command and set the keybinding.

If desktopeffects are activated, you are using compiz windowmanager. Install compizconfig-settings-manager Install compizconfig-settings-manager, run it and enter your script in the Commands preferences.

Elder Geek
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david
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In the keyboard shortcuts panel, you should add sh on the beginning of the command.
sh /home/administrator/My Scripts/mon.sh

You can also use gnome-terminal
gnome-terminal /home/administrator/My Scripts/mon.sh

xdg-open to launch the default associated program with the extension.
xdg-open /home/administrator/My Scripts/mon.sh

xterm is a pretty alternative.
xterm /home/administrator/My Scripts/mon.sh

NVRM
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