[HTML5] Cannot copy/paste from UMG multi line text boxes to OS clipboard

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Dear Epic,

Hi there!

#Repro:

  • Make a multi line edit box or multi line text block in a UMG widget
  • Display this widget at level start
  • Package for HTML5
  • Load in offline testing mode (doesnt need to be fully deployed)
  • When game starts, enter text in the multi line text that you created
  • Select all the text using click-drag
  • Right click to show context menu to copy/paste
  • Copy
  • Now try to paste to your OS (like windows notepad)

This will work in editor build but not in HTML5 built!

#My Own Research

Please note I made a BP node to copy and paste to OS clipboard for my Victory BP Library

This node also cannot copy paste to OS clipboard in HTML5 builds.

I am simply using FPlatformMisc::ClipboardCopy

I imagine the UMG widget is doing something similar

#Summary

Please add support to FPlatformMisc for copy and pasting to OS clipboard in HTML5 builds.

If you know the code and want me to implement it as a pull request to Github, just let me know!

:slight_smile:

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Hello ,

After following the steps provided I was able to reproduce this issue on our end. I have written up a report (UE-24806) and I have submitted to the developers for further consideration. I will provide updates with any pertinent information as it becomes available. Thank you for your time and information.

Make it a great day

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Great to hear from you Rudy!

Happy new year!

:slight_smile:

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Hello, this problem haven’t been solved yet. I have the same problem in HTML5 builds with UE 4.16.3.

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hello tueurdudimanche,

please see the following thread:
https://answers.unrealengine.com/answers/705998/post.html

we’ll update that post on the progress of this issue.

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