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.
    Add Keyword

Using the setup Keyword

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

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

Using the Settings

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

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.

Settings

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

Handling UWP Applications

Sometimes, the picker may not correctly return the file name of a process when dealing with a UWP (Universal Windows Platform) application. In such cases, you can click the following button:

Process Picker

Then, select the application for which you want to create an alias:

Choose UWP

Fill out the form as you would for any other process, then click SAVE. You’ll know the configuration was successful when the File name field is populated. (Note: this is not a standard file path, but Lanceur knows how to handle it.)

Infer UWP Information