1.1.7 The object clipboard

The object clipboard is used to manage multiple copied objects. The object clipboard makes it possible to select any object in the object clipboard for use in paste operations. As an example for copying a Lisp object into the object clipboard, follow these steps:

• Evaluate a Lisp expression in the listener windows
• At the prompt, type the asterix character (i.e., "*") but do not hit the enter key
• Use the mouse to select the asterix character in the listener window
• Use the Tools -> Works -> Values -> Clip menu option

If you have not already made an object clipboard visible with the Tools -> Object Clipboard menu item, then do so now. The Object Clipboard can be seen in Figure 1.2.

Figure 1.2 Object Clipboard Tool

You can use the left mouse button to select any item in the object clipboard, then use the right mouse button popup menu to inspect, inspect class, open a listener, or copy the object.