From 2f4ac4fadea2b622d402b540262b4653ecb40d07 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Balthasar Reuter Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:20:55 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update run instructions according to #21 --- INSTALL.md | 8 +++++++- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/INSTALL.md b/INSTALL.md index 8b579ef..5511d22 100644 --- a/INSTALL.md +++ b/INSTALL.md @@ -117,9 +117,15 @@ source .venv/bin/activate ``` and run the photobooth as ```bash -python photobooth +python -m photobooth ``` +Alternatively, use the Python binary of the virtual environment to start the photobooth directly without activating the environment first: +```bash +.venv/bin/python -m photobooth +``` +This is useful, e.g., when starting the photobooth from scripts, desktop shortcuts, or when using an autostart mechanism of your window manager. + Change any settings via the "Settings" menu. Afterwards, select "Start photobooth" to get started. You can trigger the countdown via space bar or an external button.