Copy & Past multi-line text

[azazello]

I am using SecureCRT 7.1.3

When I copy multi-line text from some editor and past it to the active serial session screen I am expecting to receive exactly the same content on the serial interface connected to.
Unfortunately, SecureCRT eats some of Line Feed (0x0A) characters and replaces them with Carriage Return (0x0D).

For example, the text (shown here in the hex):
09 0A 0D 0A 0A 0D 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
transmitted as:
09 0D 0D 0D 0D 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Is there ability to send multi-line text as is without any changes by paste operation?

P.S. It's not a Windows copy paste issue, because the other terminal app sends pasted text properly.

[bgagnon]

Hi azazello,

Version 7.1.3 is pretty old but if you enable New line mode in the Terminal / Emulation / Modes category of Session Options, what are the results?

[azazello]

Thank you for the fast response.

Originally Posted by bgagnon

... enable New line mode ... what are the results?

It's quite clear from the help file that this option is used for generating new line by CR LF substitution, but not to keep the text unchanged.

09 0A 0D 0A 0A 0D 20            : original text
09 0D 0A 0D 0A 0D 0A 0D 0A 20   : New Line option checked
09 0D 0D 0D 0D 20               : New Line option unchecked

I have tested this behavior on the latest version 8.7 - the result is the same.

[bgagnon]

Hi azazello,

P.S. It's not a Windows copy paste issue, because the other terminal app sends pasted text properly.

What is the other app?

[azazello]

Originally Posted by bgagnon

What is the other app?

Realterm for example, or any other text editor I pasted the copied text into.

[bgagnon]

Hi azazello,

Would you copy the data you wish to paste into SecureCRT into the clipboard and then run the attached script and let me know the resulting output?

Probably posting a screenshot of the resulting dialog box would be best. See this guide for attaching/embedding graphics in your post.

[azazello]

Originally Posted by bgagnon

Hi azazello,

Would you copy the data you wish to paste into SecureCRT into the clipboard and then run the attached script and let me know the resulting output?

Probably posting a screenshot of the resulting dialog box would be best. See this guide for attaching/embedding graphics in your post.

First of all, I would like to thank you for taking your time to answer these questions.

Here's the content of the test file (7 bytes in the attachment "Port_.txt"):
[HT][LF][CR][LF][LF][CR][SP]

I added [SP] to your script for the clarity of space symbol.

Here's the result:

[bgagnon]

Hi azazello,

Now please configure your session for level 9 trace options output and paste the same data in the terminal window for a test:

• Take note of SecureCRT's config location in Global Options / General / Configuration Paths category (just General category if still running v7.1.3)
  
  
• Close all instances of SecureCRT
  
  
• Edit the .ini file of the session (or default.ini if making an "ad hoc" connection):
  D:"Trace Level"=00000000 (or 1)
  to
  D:"Trace Level"=00000009
  
  
• Launch SecureCRT
  
  
• Choose Log Session from File menu
  
  
• Specify a name and location for the file
  
  
• Connect session and paste the same data from prior test
  
  
• Choose Log Session again to stop logging
  
  
• Attach resulting file or post a screenshot of the output

[azazello]

Originally Posted by bgagnon

Attach resulting file or post a screenshot of the output

Sending from COM7 session log:

SecureCRT - Version 8.7.3 (x64 build 2279)
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:39:54.068] : COMM-EVENT [dsr,rlsd]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:39:54.068] : Comm State Change [DSR-ON]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:39:54.068] : Comm State Change [RLSD-ON]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:39:54.068] : COMM-EVENT [cts]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:39:54.068] : Comm State Change [CTS-ON]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:40:42.620] : [SEND] :
00000000 | 09 0d ..

[SERIAL-TRACE 23:40:42.620] : COMM-EVENT [tx]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:40:42.635] : [SEND] :
00000000 | 0d .

[SERIAL-TRACE 23:40:42.635] : COMM-EVENT [tx]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:40:42.651] : [SEND] :
00000000 | 0d .

[SERIAL-TRACE 23:40:42.651] : COMM-EVENT [tx]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:40:42.667] : [SEND] :
00000000 | 0d .

[SERIAL-TRACE 23:40:42.667] : COMM-EVENT [tx]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:40:42.682] : [SEND] :
00000000 | 20

[SERIAL-TRACE 23:40:42.682] : COMM-EVENT [tx]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:42:37.771] : Waiting 10 seconds for I/O thread 10404 to exit.
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:42:37.786] : I/O thread 10404 has exited cleanly.
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:42:37.786] : Close Handle[2728]

Receiving to COM107 session log:

SecureCRT - Version 8.7.3 (x64 build 2279)
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:40:42.720] : [RECV] :
00000000 | 09 0d 0d 0d 0d 20 .....

[SERIAL-TRACE 23:42:37.802] : COMM-EVENT [dsr,rlsd]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:42:37.802] : Comm State Change [DSR-OFF]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:42:37.802] : Comm State Change [RLSD-OFF]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:42:37.802] : COMM-EVENT [cts]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:42:37.802] : Comm State Change [CTS-OFF]
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:42:40.748] : Waiting 10 seconds for I/O thread 7124 to exit.
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:42:40.748] : I/O thread 7124 has exited cleanly.
[SERIAL-TRACE 23:42:40.748] : Close Handle[2796]

[bgagnon]

Hi azazello,

That's odd. For me, the CR and LFs all were retained when sending/pasting.

Please attach the INI for your serial session and Global.ini file. (General / Configuration Paths category in Global Options will show the path to the config where you will find Global.ini, session INI files are in the Sessions subfolder.)

Or send it to support@vandyke.com and reference Attn Brenda - Forum Thread #14337 in the subject line.

[azazello]

Originally Posted by bgagnon

... Please attach the INI for your serial session and Global.ini file ...

Global.ini and serial session INI files are attached.

[bgagnon]

Hi azazello,

We have found if you use Send Binary (Transfer menu) with your test file, the line endings are sent as-is. What are your results?

[azazello]

Originally Posted by bgagnon

We have found if you use Send Binary (Transfer menu) with your test file, the line endings are sent as-is. What are your results?

Hello,
When I use send binary operation, the file transferred as is - it's the main purpose of this feature (I hope ).
But my question is about the paste operation the previously copied text data into the active session screen.

The problem is when the text pasted into the terminal window, the same logic works as when the buttons pressed on the keyboard.
Thus, the checkbox "New Line Mode" (Terminal/Emulation/Modes) is analyzed when the pasted text is parsed, which should be verified only when the ENTER key is physically pressed.

[bgagnon]

Hi azazello,

Yes, I understand that. We just wanted confirmation there was a workaround you can use.

I will update this thread when I have further news. If you want direct contact, send an email to support@vandyke.com and reference Attn Brenda - Forum Thread #14337 in the subject line.

[bgagnon]

Hi azazello,

Our investigation has revealed that when SecureCRT pastes the contents of the clipboard, conversions of EOL characters are performed such that the data is entered as if it were typed. Meaning that since the Enter key typically generates a CR (not LF, not CRLF, not LFCR), all LF's are typically dropped from a paste operation.

The only way to avoid such conversion currently is to use the Send Binary functionality that was referenced earlier.

I've created a feature request on your behalf for a Paste Without EOL conversion (Raw Paste) feature. While we don't have any ETA as to if/when such a feature would become available, we will post here with news should something become available.

If you prefer direct email notification, send an email to support@vandyke.com and include "Feature Request - Forum Thread #14337" in the subject line or use this form from the support page of our website.