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Summary
If the Clipboard contains ASCII text, the text is inserted as a multiline text
(mtext) object using the MTEXT defaults. A spreadsheet is inserted as a table
object.
All other objects, except AutoCAD objects, are inserted as embedded or linked
(OLE) objects. You can edit these OLE objects by double-clicking them in the
drawing to open the application in which they were created.
When you copy objects to the Clipboard, information is stored in all available
formats. When you paste the Clipboard contents into a drawing, the format
that retains the most information is used. You can also use Copy and Paste
to transfer objects between drawings.
NOTE You can also use Ctrl+V to run PASTECLIP. If the cursor is in the drawing
area, PASTECLIP behaves as described. If the cursor is at the Command prompt,
text from the Clipboard is pasted at the current prompt.
PASTEORIG
Quick Reference
See also:
■ Use Windows Cut, Copy, and Paste
Pastes objects from the Clipboard into the current drawing using the original
coordinates.
Access Methods
Button
Ribbon: Home tab ➤ Clipboard panel ➤ Paste to Original Coordinates
Menu: Edit ➤ Paste to Original Coordinates
Shortcut menu: End any active commands, right-click in the drawing area,
and choose Paste to Original Coordinates from Clipboard.
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