How do I install and use PyCharm without having to use a terminal?

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Unlike the previous post, the tar.gz of PyCharm or SmartGit does not have make or ./configure.

I always open terminal at bin and type ./pycharm.sh, which leaves the terminal open while I'm using the application.

How can I just click the PyCharm application icon and run it without a terminal in Ubuntu Desktop?

hg8 · Accepted Answer · 2015-12-23T08:46:35.210

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PyCharm (like Intellij Idea and other JetBrain products) have a built in function to create desktop icon :

Tools > Create desktop Entry.

Once done you will find PyCharm in your Ubuntu Dash.

edited Dec 23 '15 at 08:46

answered Dec 23 '15 at 08:25

hg8

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score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Dec 23 '15 at 16:28

In this specific case, the answer by hg8 is your best option. In general, to run a command in the background, use ./pycharm.sh &. Note that any output to standard output and standard error will still show up in this window, so it may not be ideal to keep using the window for other commands.

If you have already started the process, you can still close the terminal window by first pressing CtrlZ to pause the process followed by bg, which will continue the process in the background. You can then close the terminal window without terminating the application.

How do I install and use PyCharm without having to use a terminal?

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