6.21 The clipboard

By Windows clipboard, it's possible to perform cut, copy and paste operations between different VEGA ZZ sessions and/or VEGA ZZ and other applications. VEGA ZZ has an enhanced implementation of the clipboard that allows manage some object types:

 

6.21.1 Files

You can copy files directly from Explorer into VEGA ZZ without the use of the File Open menu item.

 

Explorer Paste
Arrow
VEGA ZZ

 

6.21.2 Text

You can copy raw text from any application into VEGA and from VEGA to another application.

 

Copy text from VEGA:

 

VEGA ZZ Copy
Arrow
Copy special Paste
Arrow
Notepad

 

 

Copy text and paste to VEGA:

 

Notepad Paste
Arrow
VEGA ZZ

 

You can also copy text including an URL or a .url file and paste to VEGA ZZ that download automatically the molecule for you.

 

 

6.21.3 Bitmap

You can copy bitmap graphic from VEGA ZZ to your preferred paint software.

VEGA ZZ Copy
Arrow
Copy special Paste
Arrow
Paint

 

6.21.4 Molecule objects

You can cut, copy and paste molecule objects between two or more VEGA sessions. Only the visible atoms are cut or copied to the clipboard, preserving all attributes.

VEGA ZZ Paste
Arrow
VEGA ZZ