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Paste From Clipboard

The "Paste From Clipboard" activity in AutomatR streamlines the process of pasting content stored in the clipboard into a specified target, enhancing the automation of data transfer between applications.

NameDescription
Misc
Display NameThis property allows you to customize the display name of the activity within the workflow.
Optional
DelaySpecifies a delay (in seconds) before executing the paste operation, providing flexibility in the timing of the workflow. Supports an Int32 variable. Ex.: If the amount of time is 1000 milliseconds or 1 sec, i.e. 1.
MethodDefines the method used for pasting content from the clipboard. Options include:
  • Send Key: Utilizes simulated keystrokes to execute the paste operation.
  • Window API: Leverages the Windows API to perform the paste operation.
  • Restricted Web Site: Tailors the paste method for websites with restricted paste capabilities.
This property supports a PasteMethod enumeration variable, allowing flexibility in choosing the most suitable method for the specific automation scenario.
TimeoutSpecifies the maximum amount of time (in seconds) that the activity should wait for the paste operation to complete. Supports an Int32 variable.

Effectively configuring these properties allows for the seamless and controlled pasting of content from the clipboard into the desired target, enhancing the efficiency of automation processes that involve data transfer between applications.