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I installed Code (the new Scratch) via the instructions here. I also created an alias in my .bashrc file to launch it for purposes of running as su:

alias code = 'io.elementary.code'

Unfortunately the alias does not work. And I can no longer launch Scratch via the terminal (errors out). Therefore I can no longer edit text files in su. Sure I can install GEdit or run VIM or whatever, but I don't want to use those.

Assistance please :)

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Try removing the spaces between the equals sign.

So change:

alias code = 'io.elementary.code'

To:

alias code='io.elementary.code'
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  • that works! Thank you. Any idea how to use sudo -i in conjunction with my alias?
    – pretz
    Nov 14, 2017 at 12:34
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    You might want to use pkexec (alias code-sudo="pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY io.elementary.code") instead, as using sudo with scratch is known to cause problems. I don't know if this applies to Code. This will ask you for your password though.
    – Aljelly
    Nov 14, 2017 at 12:50
  • I mentioned running code with sudo and the devs recommended running with -i to reduce issues. I just hate terminal based editors :) I'll give your recommendation when I get home. thanks!
    – pretz
    Nov 14, 2017 at 13:10

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