WCopy Function (Windows)

Copies the contents of a graphics window onto the Clipboard.

Usage

status = WCopy( [window_index] )

Input Parameters

window_index — (optional) The index of the window to copy to the clipboard. If not specified, the current window is assumed.

Output Parameters

None.

Returned Value

status — The value returned by WCopy; expected values are:

< 0 — Indicates an error.

0 — Indicates a successful copy.

Keywords

None.

Discussion

You can copy graphics to the Clipboard in two ways:

The WCopy function

The Copy to Clipboard option on the graphics window Control menu

Example

This example demonstrates a simple method for resizing graphics using WCOPY and WPASTE.

The graphics inside the window are not resized.

WINDOW, 2
; Display some graphics in the window.
SHADE_SURF, DIST(40)
; Now, resize the window using the mouse.
; Copy the graphics to the Clipboard.
status = WCopy(2)
; Paste the plot back into the window. The graphics are redrawn 
; to fit in the resized window.
status = WPaste(2)