Starting in Version 4.0, Atari800MacX allows the user to copy text
from the Atari to the Macintosh, and paste text from the Macintosh to
the Atari. Copy is only available when not in full screen, and
when the Mac mouse is not being used for Mouse emulation in the
emulator.
Pasting Text
To
paste text from the Macintosh to the Atari, simple use the standard
Cmd-V shortcut or Paste from the Menu. The pasted text is entered
into the emulator as keystrokes. This should allow paste to work
with any program that accepts keystroke input. The state of the
Atari capslock is stored at the start of the Paste process, and
restored after the Paste is complete. As the keys must be entered
at a normal typing pace, pasting a large buffer may take some time.
Should you wish to interrupt a Paste in process, simply hit any
key and the Paste will be terminated.
Copying Text
To
copy text from the Atari to the Macintosh, first it must be selected.
This can happen in two ways. First, you can use the
standard Select All shortcut Cmd-A or select Select All from the menu.
This will select the entire Atari screen, and you will see the
selection rectangle around the edge of the screen. The second
selection method is by clicking and dragging on the main Atari screen,
which will draw the selection rectangle. If you change your mind,
simply click or hit a key, and the selction will be cancelled.
Once
the text is selected, then you can use the standard Cmd-C shortcut or
Copy from the Menu. All graphics mode 0,1, or 2 text will be
copied to the paste buffer. If the selection area is more than
one line high, a line break will be inserted at the end of each line in
the selection rectangle.