how do i add icons to application menu

[Mustafa Abbasi]

i mean i install lots of programs but i can't seems to get their shortcut to 
appear on the applications menu.
but when synaptic install something its shortcut appears instantly.
any idea what directory i should install to.
i usually just install to home
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