Multivalued Clipboard

The copy and paste function is an extremely useful function that almost everyone uses on a regular basis, however, it can be limited, especially since it can usually only copy one element at a time. Multivalued Clipboard is an application that allows users to enhance the copy mechanic by being able to save elements in the clipboard automatically to an easily accessible area.

Once Multivalued Clipboard is properly installed and configured, it sits on the desktop as a semi transparent button that can be accessed at any point. The button is always visible regardless of what program is open, however, the transparent feature means that it not overly irritating or in the way, especially since it is a small icon.

When users select the icon, a full screen program is displayed that is divided into three different areas, Text, Files and Folders. Each one storing the relevant copied items and keeping them organized, with a feature that minimizes the main window every time users begin dragging one of the elements, making it simple to remove items.

There are some very obvious options that Multivalued Clipboard should include, but doesn’t, and their absence is a major hindrance. There is not option to disable the transparent icon without shutting down the entire application, while it is transparent and not too obtrusive, some users might simple want it gone.

There are no options to customize the clipboard or its save feature, for instance users might not always want each element automatically captured by the program. There is also no file directory save option to customize where Multivalued Clipboard actually saves the clipboard too. All the missing features are simple and included in most applications as standard, making their absence all the more noticeable.

While the basic function of Multivalued Clipboard is obviously useful, the program is not as useful as it could be. The lack of basic settings and customizable interface is a major issue that many users might find frustrating and problematic. Multivalued Clipboard offers potential and a useful service, but until it is properly customizable, many users will be put off by some of its issues.