I have a series of template files which I use regularly. I would like to be able to copy them to the clipboard when needed. I would enter the file path in first line. What would I enter in the second line below ? Thank you PS I am not trying to read copy the contents of a file. I am trying to c…

For the record, KM already has an action specifically for this use-case, no AppleScript required: action:Set Clipboard to File Reference [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Example Macro.kmmacros (1.2 KB) [image]

What you need is the Read a File action. See the wiki here for more information: action:Read a File [Keyboard Maestro Wiki]

thank you. There is a misunderstanding. I am not trying to read copy the contents of a file. I am trying to copy the file itself, as if the file was selected in Finder and you pressed cmd-C

Like this? [image] Choose File and Copy It [Example] Macro (v9.0.2) Macro Library Use Case While KM does provide a File Copy Action , this requires that you provide a destination for the copy Sometimes you just need to copy the file to the Clipboard, so you can later manu…

Thank you @kcwhat . I had seen it but have no clue how to adapt it to a specific file with a known path. Not a file I select.

If not that, the line you are pointing to is the destination. After you copy the file, what are you doing with it? Where do you want it to go?

@kcwhat @tiffle I found the solution but editing the AppleScript in the macro suggested by @kcwhat It works perfectly thank you again tell application "Keyboard Maestro Engine" set filePathToCopy to "/Users/ronald/card health insurance exp 31 march 2022.pdf" end tell set the clipboard to POSIX f…

[image] ronald: thank you again Indeed. Glad you found a solution. Please mark the solution so others may find it if they have the same question. KC

[image] ronald: I found the solution but editing the AppleScript ... Only this portion is necessary: set filePathToCopy to "/Users/ronald/Downloads DUMP TEMP/dentist apts.pdf" set the clipboard to POSIX file filePathToCopy

Thank you @gglick I tested it and works perfectly. Interesting tidbit about both methods: If I use either the AppleScript above or your method using set system clipboard to file and then open my clipboard history to drag and drop the corresponding clip into Finder, Pathfinder or an app (DevonThi…

[image] ronald: If I use KM's clipboard history → drag and drop the clip → I end up inserting a text file containing the file PATH (not the file) with both methods. This is dependent upon several factors. In particular: What data-types Keyboard Maestro has placed on the system clipboard. W…

How Can I Copy a File to the Clipboard?

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How Can I Copy a File to the Clipboard?

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