The Cut and Copy functions work identically with the exception that Cutting a block of graphics will blank out the selected rectangle, while Copying does not affect the selected area. After Cut or Copy mode has been selected on the Graphic Editing Panel, a rectangle is dragged out with the left mouse button depressed and the cut/copy takes place when the mouse button is released. The Escape key may be used to cancel an action during a drag.
The Paste function writes the contents of the graphic clipboard to the currently specified graphic plane. Note, however, that the pasted graphic is added without obliterating the existing graphics. The saved graphic is not destroyed and may be pasted multiple times. After selecting Paste on the Graphic Editing Panel, the paste box may be dragged around in the image window while the left mouse button is depressed. When the mouse button is released the saved graphic data is added to the target region.
Note that the contents of the graphic clipboard are persistent when the selected graphic plane is changed. This means that a region can be Cut or Copied from one graphic plane and Pasted into another.
The Clear mode buttons have no effect on the Cut, Copy, and Paste functions.