1.3.2.2 Data Transfer Sequences

The goal of the Data Transfer Sequences is to perform a copy or paste operation. The diagram that follows presents a possible data transfer sequence.

Data transfer using the shared clipboard

Figure 2: Data transfer using the shared clipboard

  1. The sequence of messages for a copy operation is the same for all format types, as specified in section 1.3.2.2.1.

  2. However, the messages exchanged to transfer File Stream data during a paste operation differs from those used to transfer other format data, as specified in section 1.3.2.2.3.