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Run python script on startup - debian

I created an application using a webcam. here my app opens a window to display the image. I want to run this application on startup. if I put the startup file in rc.local it runs successfully on startup but does not allow the window to be displayed. He shows -

gtk warning cannot open display.

how to show the window? please help me guys!

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If you are using LXDE (raspbian by default)

Add a .desktop file to your ~ / .config / autostart directory (create one if not available) with three lines that says:



[Desktop Entry] 
Type=Application
Exec=python /path/to/your/application.py arguments

UPDATE: updated with don's note

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