Joe_Carrick Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 When you use the Windows "Snippit" Tool, a copy is automatically added to the Windows Clipboard. That means it can be pasted into Chief as one of 4 objects: Backdrop Image Material Picture This can be a very nice way of adding this type of content since it transfers between Applications. There's no need to save the "Snip" in most cases. You can even use it to add an image to your Forum posts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks Joe, I have been saving them, now I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicinus Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 You can even use it to add an image to your Forum posts. Awesome, hate going through the hassle of the media gallery just to show something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evergreen Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I have Windows 7, not finding it... am I "Snippit" deficient? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 C:/Windows/System32/Snipping Tool It's been around for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evergreen Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Is windows 8, 8.? pretty user friendly to upgrade...is there anything I should know of my current system before an upgrade? What are some of the benefits over 7?...just asking because my system is running just fine now (leave well enough alone ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 I use both. I wouldn't upgrade an older computer to Windows 8 simply because most older computers would choke on it. There are some things to get used to with Windows 8 in that it has larger icons for the most commonly used Apps. One of those icons switches to the Desktop - which is what you're familiar with in Windows 7. I understand MS's next OS is going to be Windows 10 and will be more "user friendly" than Windows 8. Also, the scuttlebutt is that it will be "Free". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_Gavin Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Interesting. Do you paste in both 2D and 3D views? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 It depends on the object type. Materials can be pasted in 3D Views but Images and Pictures can only be pasted in Plan or Orthographic Views I haven't tried a Backdrop yet but I think that only works in a Perspective view. You'll just have to experiment a bit. Really, Paste works with anything that's in the Windows Clipboard. If it's text then it can only be pasted in a Plan or Section/Elevation or CAD Detail as Text. Snippit creates a bitmap in the Clipboard so Chief handles those as graphics and allows you to specify which object type you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evergreen Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thank you for that info Joe, yeah next step is to upgrade the system and of course with that the latest windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickeyToo Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Great tip! Thanks, Joe. Should be a "Tips and Tricks" section on this forum for items like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJSpud Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks Joe ... I've been doing same as Perry ... now I can win the race with the turtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 C:/Windows/System32/Snipping Tool It's been around for many years. Easier to find under your Start Button>Programs>Accessories>Snipping Tool I have it pinned to my taskbar nowadays . Did not know this Tip though, thought you had to save it too....nice M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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