Paste and Drop Input

- Sometimes you want to compare parts of a text that is not an own file. KDiff3 also - allows you to paste text from the clipboard into the diff input window that has the focus. - The diff analysis happens immediately then. - In the open dialog you need not specify files then, but just close it via "Cancel". -

- You can also use drag and drop: Drag a file from a file manager - or selected text from an editor and drop it onto a diff input window. -

- What's the idea? Sometimes a file contains two similar functions, but checking how similar - they really are is a big effort if you first must create two files and then load them. Now - you can simply copy, paste and compare the relevant sections. -

- Note: Currently you cannot drag anything from KDiff3. Only dropping in the diff input - is supported. -

- Warning: Some editors still interpret the drag and drop into another program like cut - (instead of copy) and paste. Your original data might be lost then. -