Allow pasting text in Windows VNC client via simulated keystrokes

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I would like to be able to paste local clipboard text into a remote VNC session via simulated keystrokes, as opposed to direct transfer of clipboard contents.

Why? I am using Veency VNC server on my iPhone and it does not appear to support VNC's clipboard synchronization. I just need to be able to paste text. Since I can use the local keyboard to type text into the remote session, I assume it should be pretty straight-forward to simulate keystrokes to paste clipboard text.

logidelic

Posted 2015-11-23T19:05:27.003

Reputation: 125

"I assume it should be pretty straight-forward to simulate keystrokes to paste clipboard text." Then why are you asking us? ;) What have you tried already? – Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 – 2015-11-23T19:21:08.730

I've tried nothing, and I'm all out of ideas. Well I did try a google search for 10 minutes and didn't find a quick solution, but point taken. – logidelic – 2015-11-23T21:40:22.200

Answers

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I needed the same and I found a solution good enough for me. I need to work with some systems via Remote Desktop where clipboard sharing is disabled in policy on the remote server and I needed to use my scripts there. For me the solution is RoboTask - even the free Lite version is good enough. http://robotask.com/download/

Specifically, create a task in RoboTask lite and add the following actions:

  1. Get Text
  2. Send keys to active window

Then choose a Triggering Event (I chose Shift+Ctrl+Ins).

Presto.

user606402

Posted 2015-11-23T19:05:27.003

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Why does this software solve the problem? Additionally I may have misunderstood you but the OP is asking about VNC solutions and you seem to be using RDC... – Burgi – 2016-06-24T10:30:39.167

1The Robotask "presses keys", no matter where you want them to be pressed - whether in VNC or RDP. – None – 2016-07-19T10:38:21.313

And this works on iOS does it? The OP is using a VNC client on his iPhone. – Burgi – 2016-07-19T10:49:03.037

Just want to say a (very late) thanks. I ended up using RoboTask Lite and it does the job just fine. I've edited your answer (pending peer review) to include the exact steps needed for the task. – logidelic – 2016-07-26T15:27:16.567

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