Trouble with a simple text copy

[justinmg]

Hi
I am new to KM.
I am looking to copy a text field from inside a remote desktop window (running in Microsoft Remote desktop beta).
I have asked KM to find the text box using the find image function, and clicking.
The text is correctly found and highlighted. I then pause 0.5 secs, then Type CMD-C keystroke. It does not capture the text to the clipboard. I see a time out exceeded message. If I manually press cmd-c, the text that KM highlighted gets copied as intended. Why does the type CMD-c function not work?

Thanks.

Justin

[JMichaelTX]

@justinmg

I have asked KM to find the text box using the find image function, and clicking.The text is correctly found and highlighted. I then pause 0.5 secs, then Type CMD-C keystroke. It does not capture the text to the clipboard.

Usually this type of issue is due to timing, so you can try:

• Increase the Pause time
• Step through the macro using the Macro Debugger (KM Wiki).

It is always best to post your macro (image and file) so that we can see exactly what you have, and we can easily test it.
See

• KM Wiki: How to Post/Upload Your Macro to the Forum

• Macro: [KM] UPLOAD Macro to New or Existing Topic

[justinmg]

I have now found it is not possible to do this across a remote desktop.
By sending a key code using apple script sorted the issue.

Thanks

[JMichaelTX]

@justinmg

By sending a key code using apple script sorted the issue.

That's great that you have resolved the issue.
Would you mind posting your macro/script so all could benefit?