Want to paste a file programatically (using C++) that's available in the clipboard
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Hi All. I can copy a text and then can programatically paste the same on top of any text editor. Now, what I want to do is... If I have a file in the clipboard (Ctrl+C) and then want to paste the same onto any open folder, then How can I do that? I tried to send Ctrl+V to the window but I am unable to get the result. Can someone please provide me some pointers, so that move ahead? Please let me know, in case any clarification required. Thanks PanB
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Hi All. I can copy a text and then can programatically paste the same on top of any text editor. Now, what I want to do is... If I have a file in the clipboard (Ctrl+C) and then want to paste the same onto any open folder, then How can I do that? I tried to send Ctrl+V to the window but I am unable to get the result. Can someone please provide me some pointers, so that move ahead? Please let me know, in case any clarification required. Thanks PanB
With open folder you mean explorer's windows? And since you tried to send Ctrl+V to the window i assume you know its handle. Try using Spy++ to see what command/message the window gets if the user selects "Paste" from the window's edit menu and then try sending the same to the window yourself, maybe it will get you what you want, maybe not, but it is worth a try.
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