diff --git a/cura.desktop b/cura.desktop
index 0b3af64aaa..4ac14e4651 100644
--- a/cura.desktop
+++ b/cura.desktop
@@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ Name[de]=Cura
 GenericName=3D Printing Software
 GenericName[de]=3D-Druck-Software
 Comment=
-Exec=/usr/bin/cura_app.py
-TryExec=/usr/bin/cura_app.py
+Exec=/usr/bin/cura_app.py %f
+TryExec=/usr/bin/cura_app.py %f
 Icon=/usr/share/cura/resources/images/cura-icon.png
 Terminal=false
 Type=Application