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Glossary

Application Profile​

Configuration settings that determine which clipboard formats to capture from each application. Prevents ClipMate from being overwhelmed by unwanted data formats. See Application Profile.

Bitmap​

A pixel-based image format. Photographs and pixel-based images copied to the clipboard are captured as bitmaps. See Bitmap Tab.

Clip Item​

A piece of data stored in ClipMate. When you copy something to the clipboard, ClipMate creates a new Clip Item containing:

  • The data itself
  • Timestamp
  • Source URL (if from browser)
  • Creator application
  • Size
  • Other metadata

Clipboard​

A global memory area inside Windows for exchanging data between applications. ClipMate constantly monitors the clipboard and captures its contents.

Clipboard Chain​

The mechanism Windows uses to notify applications of clipboard changes. Applications "chain" themselves together, passing notifications along. This chain can break, causing clipboard issues. Modern Windows versions (Vista+) use a newer notification API that eliminates chain problems.

Collection​

A folder within the database where clips are categorized and stored. Default collections:

  • InBox — Recent captures
  • Overflow — Clips aged out of InBox
  • Safe — Permanent storage

See Data Management.

Data Source​

A database containing clip data. ClipMate can connect to multiple data sources simultaneously.

HTML​

HyperText Markup Language. When you copy from web browsers, ClipMate captures HTML Format data to preserve formatting. See HTML Tab.

Picture (Metafile)​

A vector-based image format used for drawings, clip art, and diagrams. Unlike bitmaps, pictures scale without quality loss. See Picture Tab.

QuickPaste​

A feature for rapidly pasting clips into applications. Double-click a clip or press Enter to paste into the target application. See QuickPaste Options.

PowerPaste​

A feature for pasting multiple clips in sequence. ClipMate automatically loads the next clip after each paste. See PowerPaste.

Retention Rules​

Rules that determine how long clips are kept before automatic deletion. Different collections can have different retention settings.

Rich Text Format (RTF)​

A text format that preserves fonts, colors, and formatting. Word processors typically copy data as RTF. See Rich Text Tab.

Target Application​

The application where ClipMate will paste data during QuickPaste operations. ClipMate auto-detects the target based on which application was active before you switched to ClipMate.

Virtual Collection​

A dynamic collection that shows clips matching certain criteria (like a saved search). Examples include Trashcan, Today, Past 7 Days, and All Bitmaps. See Data Management.