https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=476808
Bug ID: 476808
Summary: Symbolic links on desktop cannot open original
location under "Desktop folder" setting
Classification: Plasma
Product: plasmashell
Version: 5.27.9
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: Desktop Containment
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: c...@horwell.me
CC: notm...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: 1.0
SUMMARY
For symbolic links stored on the desktop, the [>.] button to open the original
location (via the Properties window) does not work as expected. The error
message reads "The file or folder [path] does not exist" where [path]
erroneously prefixes "/home/luke/Desktop" at the start. The symbolic link
itself is valid, and the path inside the "Points to" text box is correct.
This only happens when configured with the default setting:
Configure Desktop and Wallpaper → Location → "Desktop folder"
The [>.] button works when this setting is set to "Places panel item" or
"Custom location", as well as within Dolphin.
Workaround: Set "/home/<user>" as the custom location.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Configure your Desktop Folder Settings to "Desktop folder".
2. Create a symbolic link on desktop (i.e. CTRL+SHIFT+drag a file)
3. Right click the file and open Properties.
4. Click the [>.] button to open the original location.
OBSERVED RESULT
An error appears stating that the path does not exist. The path in the error
message prefixes /home/<user>/Desktop.
EXPECTED RESULT
Dolphin opens to show the original location for the symbolic link.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
OS: Arch Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 5.27.9
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.111.0
Qt Version: 5.15.11
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Would love to cross-check with Plasma 6 Alpha, but the unstable Neon ISO and
Arch kde-unstable packages result in a black screen under a VirtualBox VM at
this time.
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