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Copy/Paste is faulty

tilemanhenry_kuhl — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:11:46 GMT

Hey,
In both AutoCAD 2023 & 2024 on macOS Version 14.1.1 on Intel, the copy/paste function is faulty:
cmd+c produces the command "_copyclip 1 found". If the copied element is one vertical or horizontal line, cmd+p sometimes allows me to paste the line. If the line is diagonal or multiple lines are copied, cmd+p makes me paste a mtext with a link like this: "/tmp/A$C04f3e5b2.DWG".

I experienced this problem in version 2024, downloaded 2023, and got the same issue.

Thank you in advance.

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

maxim_k — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:04:46 GMT

Hi @tilemanhenry_kuhl

>>>>>cmd+p sometimes allows me to paste

Cmd+P shortcut is fro PLOT command, but not for PASTECLIP.

>>>>>>cmd+p makes me paste a mtext with a link like this: "/tmp/A$C04f3e5b2.DWG".

OK, let's' assume that you use cmd+v shortcut. Where is mouse cursor at the time when you are trying to PASTECLIP?

Is it inside drawing area?

Can you share screencast (video) of what happens?

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

pendean — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:17:51 GMT

Nothing wrong with your file in 2023 nor 2024, so that's good.

Why not type the commands out instead of using the shortcuts to find out where the fault actually lies.
and confirm your MacOS version please

https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACDMAC/2024/ENU/?guid=GUID-BE1F7F11-E578-4BA2-8AE2-FAA400713FD1

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

tilemanhenry_kuhl — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:29:00 GMT

Dear @maxim_k and @pendean, thank you for your replies. Please excuse my mistake... I, of course, mean cmd+v, NOT cmd+p.

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

tilemanhenry_kuhl — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:36:20 GMT

Dear @pendean,

Here is my attempt when writing the command out.

The Product Version is T.114.M.24, and it is AutoCAD 2023.2

Thank you.

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

maxim_k — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:36:44 GMT

@tilemanhenry_kuhl ,

From the screencast I see that you are using context menu for copy/paste.

What happens if you use Cmd+V shortcut from the keyboard?

Do you have the same result?

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

tilemanhenry_kuhl — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:41:46 GMT

Using cmd+v was meant to be the initial problem description (instead of cmd+p). So yes, it results in the same issue.

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

maxim_k — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:46:26 GMT

What if you select "Paste as block" from the context menu?

"Paste to original coordinates"?

The only one idea I have is to try to Reset AutoCAD.

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

tilemanhenry_kuhl — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:12:53 GMT

Thank you for your Tip. Pasting as Block does not help.

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

maxim_k — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:56:26 GMT

@tilemanhenry_kuhl ,

When you use COPYCLIP command, AutoCAD writes the objects you select to a temporary DWG file inside /tmp folder on your Mac. When you use PASTECLIP command, AutoCAD should read the contents of this temporary DWG and put it to the drawing.

I think that there could be something with AutoCAD preferences, they could be corrupted for some reason. In this case Resetting should help.

Another thing (maybe) - permission problems - AutoCAD cannot read the contents of this temporary DWG for some reason.

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

tilemanhenry_kuhl — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:14:06 GMT

I have revoked all permissions related to file management to make AC request new permissions, and I have reset the program (via AutoCAD 2023>Reset AutoCAD) to no effect.

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

pendean — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:31:54 GMT

@tilemanhenry_kuhl When was the last time you restarted your mac?
Which MacOS is this? Did you just upgrade to it recently?

This is the name of the temporary "copyclip" you created, not the content of that file, ther4e is a disconnect between the program and your OS, not sur we end users can help you there

Other things to try https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-copy-and-paste-not-working-mac

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

maxim_k — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:56:34 GMT

@tilemanhenry_kuhl ,

@tilemanhenry_kuhl wrote:
I have revoked all permissions related to file management to make AC request new permissions, and I have reset the program (via AutoCAD 2023>Reset AutoCAD) to no effect.

AutoCAD for Mac 2023 was not supported on macOS Sonoma (14.X) until today.

Try to install this 2023.3 Update: and test AutoCAD again.

For AC 2024 you need 2024.1.1 Hotfix to use it on Sonoma.

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

wei503 — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:33:23 GMT

Hi @tilemanhenry_kuhl, can you try this:

- copy and paste an object in AutoCAD

- If it pastes the path, instead of the object, go to Finder "/tmp" folder, and see if the dwg file exists?

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

tilemanhenry_kuhl — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:32:36 GMT

@maxim_k, @pendean, @wei503, thank you for your advise and time. The culprit has been found: Pure Paste, an app that clears formatting from the clipboard, also interferes with AutoCAD's copy-paste process. Adding AutoCAD to the app's exclusion list solved the issue.

Re: Copy/Paste is faulty

maxim_k — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:38:03 GMT

Hi @tilemanhenry_kuhl ,

...The culprit has been found: Pure Paste, an app that clears formatting from the clipboard, also interferes with AutoCAD's copy-paste process. Adding AutoCAD to the app's exclusion list solved the issue.

Good find! Congratulations!