Create Alias

There are three ways to create an alias: using the add keyword or via the setup keyword or via the settings.

Using the add Keyword

• Type add <alias_name> and press Enter to open the creation page.
  

Using the setup Keyword

• Type setup and press Enter to open the setting page.
  

• Normally, the Keyword page should be opened. If not just click on Name of the menu here.
  

Using the Settings

• Right-click the Lanceur icon in the system tray and select Settings….
  

Set Up the Alias and Save

You can now customise the alias to your preference. Once you have finished, click Save to apply your changes.

Below, you will find an explanation of each setting you can configure for an alias.

Nr	Configuration	Description
1️⃣	Names	Separate synonyms with a comma (,), allowing multiple names to start the same app.
2️⃣	Comments	Override the default app name with your own comment.
3️⃣	File name	Path of the application. Drag the file picker to select the running app’s path.
4️⃣	Parameters	Parameters to send to the app (e.g., --private-window for Firefox).
5️⃣	Working directory	Set the working directory when the app starts.
6️⃣	Run As	Choose Current User or Admin to run with higher privileges.
7️⃣	Start mode	Choose Maximized, Minimized, or Default to set the window’s startup state.
8️⃣	Confirm before executing	Ask for confirmation before executing the alias.
9️⃣	Lua script	Run a Lua script before executing the alias. More info.
🔟	Additional parameters	Add extra parameters by appending them after a semicolon (;). More info