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"Paste to current window" does not work on Dialog of Window

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#1,844 opened on Dec 8, 2021

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Description

Have the problem that "Paste to current window" does not work on a specific Dialog of a Window.

If I do paste a clipboard text by double clicking on the clipboard history it works flawlessly on a text field in the application window itself. But if I open a specific dialog within this same application, it doesn't work. Text is not pasted.

What can be the reason and how can I fix this issue?

Version, OS and Environment CopyQ 5.0 Windows 10

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Research direction
Examine how 'Paste to current window' sends clipboard content to the target window; check if the dialog window has a different window class or handles WM PASTE differently. Use Spy++ to inspect window messages.
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desktop dev
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3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Mostly clear
Prerequisites
C++QtWindows API
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50