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+[Desktop Entry]
+Version=1.0
+Name=Cura
+GenericName=3D Printing Software
+Comment=
+Exec=/usr/bin/cura_app.py
+TryExec=/usr/bin/cura_app.py
+Icon=cura
+Terminal=false
+Type=Application
+Categories=Graphics;
+Keywords=3D;Printing;