Use the Clipboard

Use the Clipboard to cut or copy objects and paste them in Rhino or other applications. The data copied to the Clipboard includes:

  • Rhino geometry of the current version and the previous version.

    The data can be pasted in the current Rhino window or between Rhino windows.

  • Scalable vector graphics

    The data can be pasted into vector graphics editors, such as Inkscape, as 2D paths from the current view projection.

  • Bitmap image

    A screenshot of the current viewport that can be pasted into bitmap image editors, such as Photoshop or Painter.

  • DWG

    The data can be pasted into AutoCAD as if it were exported to a DWG file.

  • AI

    The data can be pasted into vector graphics editors, such as Illustrator, as 2D paths from the current view projection.

Related commands

CopyToClipboard

Copy objects to the Clipboard.

CopyRenderWindowToClipboard

Copy the image in the render window to the Clipboard.

Cut

Delete objects and place them in the Clipboard.

Paste

Insert objects from the Clipboard.

ScreenCaptureToClipboard

Save an image of a viewport to the Clipboard including viewport edges, cursor image, and viewport menu.

ViewCaptureToClipboard

Save an image of the current view to the Clipboard.