For those still facing this issue, here is the workaround that I'm using. It's based on my previous comment:
I've added the command "/usr/bin/unity-scope-loader applications/applications.scope applications/scopes.scope commands.scope" to the auto-start programs, with a delay (30 seconds in my case). The applications scope used to take 10+ seconds to load for me, now it takes 3-5 seconds. I've attached a ".desktop" file. If you want to use this workaround, download the file and move it to "~/.config/autostart". The command starts after a delay of 20 seconds by default (after login). If you want to change it, open the file with the text editor (open the text editor, then drag the file into the editor) and change the "X-GNOME-Autostart-Delay" field. You may also want to open the auto-start configuration program from the Dash to check if it was really added and is enabled. ** Attachment added: "preload-dash.desktop" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/1061852/+attachment/4383306/+files/preload-dash.desktop -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of DX Packages, which is subscribed to unity in Ubuntu. Matching subscriptions: dx-packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1061852 Title: Unity Application Lens slow to load Status in Unity: Confirmed Status in unity package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Bug description: WHAT HAPPENS ---------------------- Log into the system Launch the dash with the 'window' key Start typing 'chr'... I see my files appearing in the search results The application lens results appear ~10 - 15 seconds later WHAT IS DESIRABLE --------------------------- The application lens results appear immediately Most users would login into the system and launch a web browser Optimal unity experience demands that their browser or mail client shows up in the dash instantaneously Also this behaviour has worsened recently (after upgrade to 12.04) ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04 Package: unity 5.16.0-0ubuntu1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-31.50-generic-pae 3.2.28 Uname: Linux 3.2.0-31-generic-pae i686 ApportVersion: 2.0.1-0ubuntu13 Architecture: i386 CompizPlugins: [core,composite,opengl,decor,resize,commands,place,regex,move,grid,session,snap,vpswitch,imgpng,gnomecompat,mousepoll,put,animation,compiztoolbox,expo,wall,ezoom,workarounds,unitymtgrabhandles,fade,scale,unityshell] Date: Fri Oct 5 01:13:34 2012 EcryptfsInUse: Yes InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" - Beta i386 (20120328) SourcePackage: unity UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/1061852/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~dx-packages Post to : dx-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~dx-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
