This menu command performs the standard Windows paste operation. However, note that text cannot be pasted into protected fields. To paste text onto a PASSPORT screen, first position the cursor at the desired location, and then use the Paste command. If all the text in the clipboard cannot fit onto the screen, it will be truncated and as much text as possible will be pasted onto the screen.
As an alternative to positioning the cursor, you can use the mouse or keyboard to define another selected area, and then paste the text from the clipboard into the selected area. If the text will not all fit into the selected area, it will be truncated and as much text as possible will be pasted onto the screen.
If you want the cursor to be automatically moved to the end of the pasted text, this is an option that can be configured in the Customize Edit Scheme dialog box using the Options>Edit menu command. This feature is only available for TN3270 and TN5250 display sessions.
For TN3270 and TN5250 display sessions, text can be pasted into the PASSPORT screen by using one of the following methods:
Block mode
Stream mode
Field mode
Spreadsheet mode
Spreadsheet mode 2
For more information on the paste modes, refer to the Customize Edit Scheme dialog box.
Note: Quick drag-and-drop may also be used to copy an area of text from one part of the PASSPORT screen to another part of the same screen. To utilize this feature, simply highlight the text, drag to the appropriate location and drop. When drag-and-drop is used, the text is not placed in the clipboard.