Picture/image files won't open

[rbdflyboy]

My picture/image files won't open on the desktop unless with an application. So which application opens picture/image files directly on the desktop? Tried gnome-open as a custom command and that didn't work. Is there a custom command that will work?

Drag and drop either does not work or does not exist?

[Valtam]

Drag and drop works fine, I just did it here. Then I just double clicked on the image file on the Desktop and it opened with Image Viewer.

[Scott(0)]

Hi Rbdflyboy. I was able to do this successfully too with a png and jpg file on the desktop. Image viewer (aka Ristretto) opened the file by double clicking or I could select both, right click, and choose open all.

[rbdflyboy]

Hi Rbdflyboy. I was able to do this successfully too with a png and jpg file on the desktop. Image viewer (aka Ristretto) opened the file by double clicking or I could select both, right click, and choose open all.

The files all open with applications ...no problem can edit and save.. When right clicking the file on desktop, the drop down menu doesn't contain "open all" option. How does one add this option in the right click drop down menu?
The purpose here is to decorate my desktop with some really cool pics that were download and edited.
Installed Screenlets, added a framed drag and drop box to the desktop, dragged the file into the box and released it in the box...nothing...no pic in the box. At a loss for what to try next?
Thank You both for your time and replying.

[Scott(0)]

When right clicking the file on desktop, the drop down menu doesn't contain "open all" optionWhen right clicking the file on desktop, the drop down menu doesn't contain "open all" option.

In order for the open-all option I have to have more than one picture selected before right clicking, do you have more than one picture selected?

How does one add this option in the right click drop down menu?

This option is default for me, I didn't add it.

Installed Screenlets, added a framed drag and drop box to the desktop, dragged the file into the box and released it in the box...nothing...no pic in the box.

Can't help with Screenlets, it sounds like fun but I've never used it.

Well, I'm certainly not very helpful . At least the post will remain so maybe someone will come along with better information.

~Scott

[rbdflyboy]

Yes, "open all" works when two pics are selected, they each open in an application each in their own window, not on the desktop.
Can you open a pic file and see it on the desktop without the use of an application?

Found a cool workaround for Adding a Custom Action in xfce Thunar File manager: Resize Images then email them. Joined the xfce mailing list to see if they can help me change code correctly to use as Resize Images then Send opened to desktop. Have started the workaround. It also leaves the originals intact.
Thanks again.   

[Valtam]

Can you open a pic file and see it on the desktop without the use of an application? 

Right click, Set as wallpaper. Is that what you mean?

[Scott(0)]

From reply #3

Installed Screenlets, added a framed drag and drop box to the desktop, dragged the file into the box and released it in the box...nothing...no pic in the box.

Is this an example of what you're asking (the window the blue arrow is pointing to)?


The screenshot comes from this video. In the video the "picture-window" is like a slide show displaying different car pictures.
http://youtu.be/S0ukqnuEdbw

[rbdflyboy]

[quote author=rbdflyboy link=topic=802.msg4438#msg4438 date=1409197002]
Can you open a pic file and see it on the desktop without the use of an application? 

Right click, Set as wallpaper. Is that what you mean?
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almost, already have desktop two set up with the new image wallpapers and have them rotating every one minute. Wanted to edit sizes, and send to desktop one. Can see now one must crate a new wallpaper in layers and install it. Still will try the xfce Additional Commands route, could save some time not having to create a new wallpaper for every change. Thanks again.

[rbdflyboy]

From reply #3

Installed Screenlets, added a framed drag and drop box to the desktop, dragged the file into the box and released it in the box...nothing...no pic in the box.

Is this an example of what you're asking (the window the blue arrow is pointing to)?


The screenshot comes from this video. In the video the "picture-window" is like a slide show displaying different car pictures.
http://youtu.be/S0ukqnuEdbw

Thanks for the info, although very good, it isn't quite suited to my desired effect. Can add it in later,maybe with a different theme.