Multiple duplicate categories when adding launchers

[bluesabre]

Asked by Irwin Burton on 2020-06-05

When using MenuLibre to edit my Linux Mint Mate Menu (Whisker Menu) I will get multiple duplicate categories with the same name and won't be able to come back and edit anything in the newly added category.

For instance, I use Variety screen background switcher. The install installs it in the Accessories category in the menu. I wanted to add a launcher in the System Tools category so started the Menu Editor and added it.

Now, I have 2 System Tools entries in the Menu. The regular one and a new one that contains my Variety launcher. The problem is, if I start the Menu Editor again, it doesn't see or allow me to edit that Variety launcher.

Why does it have to add a duplicate category? I don't need a new category. I just want to add a launcher to an already existing category.

I just did a new install and moved a few launchers around and now I have two of each of the following: Accessories Office System Tools Accessories Office System Tools.

[rudolphi]

Same problem here, since Linux Mint 19.3 (MATE).

Edit: Ok, I could fix the problem by replacing menulibre by mozo, which I liked more anyway. Found the right hint here: https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=185952 I really don't get why apps that work perfectly need to get replaced...

[lelinhtinh]

Same issue in Linux Mint 20.1 (Cinnamon 4.8.6).