Place a copy button next to fields in preview panel · keepassxreboot/keepassxc#3478

2019-08-27T15:24:59.000Z

[TIP]: # ( Provide a general summary of the feature in the title above ^^ ) [TIP]: # ( DO NOT include screenshots of your actual database! ) ## Summary [NOTE]: # ( Provide a brief overview of what the new feature is all about ) Some times it's required to copy username & password. Hence, it's convenient if there is a button next to the field. ## Desired Behavior [NOTE]: # ( Tell us how the new feature should work, be specific ) - Ability to copy username, password easily. - clear clipboard after xx sec. ## Possible Solution [NOTE]: # ( Not required, but suggest ideas on how to implement the addition or change ) - Add copy button aligned with the field (say, as shown in orange coloured box) - clear clipboard after xx sec. ## Context [NOTE]: # ( Why does this feature matter to you? What unique circumstances do you have? ) ![copy](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/11460062/63783301-643bb000-c90a-11e9-8c55-e951297534df.png)

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Description

Summary

Some times it's required to copy username & password. Hence, it's convenient if there is a button next to the field.

Desired Behavior

Ability to copy username, password easily.
clear clipboard after xx sec.

Possible Solution

Add copy button aligned with the field (say, as shown in orange coloured box)
clear clipboard after xx sec.

Context

copy

Contributor guide

Research direction: Locate the preview panel UI code and add a copy button next to the username and password fields. Implement clipboard clearing after a set timeout.
Tech stack: cpp
Domain: desktop
Issue type: Feature
Difficulty: 2
Estimated time: Half day
Activity status: Stale
Clarity: Clear
Prerequisites: C++Git
Newbie friendliness: 80