GenX on ubuntu software

Question

I wants to download the GenX reflectivity software on my ubuntu 14.04 os, ubuntu software centre is not showing this program. can any body help me.

Answer 1

1. Install some dependencies

   sudo apt-get install python-appdirs 
   sudo apt-get install python-wxgtk2.8 
   sudo apt-get install python-h5py
   

2. Download the Linux source package here

3. Extract the archive

   sudo unzip ~/Downloads/GenX-2.4.2-source.zip -d /opt
   

4. Test the installation

   python /opt/genx/genx.py
   

   

5. Set the executable bit

   sudo chmod +x /opt/genx/genx.py
   

6. Create a desktop file

   gedit ~/.local/share/applications/genx.desktop &
   

   and add the content below.

   [Desktop Entry]
   Version=1.0
   Name=GenX
   Comment=GenX
   Type=Application
   Exec=/opt/genx/genx.py
   Icon=/opt/genx/debian_build/genx_128x128.png 
   Categories=
   Terminal=false
   StartupNotify=true

7. Save the file and close your editor

8. Start GenX from Dash/GNOME Shell

Maybe it is also possible to create a DEB papckage because we have a debian_build folder,
but for me ... this method did not work.