Copy as Text
Applied Parameters: ClipboardMode=ClipboardRing|Action=CopyAsText
Summary
This command is used to copy the currently selected design object(s) to the clipboard in textual format. This information can then be pasted into any text field or external text document.
Access
This command is accessed from the Schematic Editor and the Schematic Library Editor by choosing the Edit » Copy As Text command from the main menus.
Use
First, ensure that the object(s) that you want to copy are selected in the main design workspace.
After launching the command, the cursor will change to a cross-hair and you will be prompted to select a reference point. This is a coordinate relative to the selected object(s) and is used to accurately position the selection when using the Paste command. Position the cursor as required then click or press Enter; the text of text-based objects in the selection (annotations, notes, text frames, net labels, offsheet connectors, ports, power ports, etc.,) will be copied to the clipboard.