IDE copy and paste reports "Not a valid class"

[BruceKHaddon]

Apache NetBeans version

Apache NetBeans 14

What happened

Any attempt to use copy to copy a file (java source or other) leads to :"Copy is not a valid class" when pasting. It used to be possible to copy and paste any file (completed or incomplete class or other kind of file). Now it will not copy and paste even compiled and correct classes. This functionality should be general and allow the copying of any file in the project (and apply a sequence number if pasted to the same package).

How to reproduce

Select any file (class or otherwise) Select "copy" from the edit menu or the pop-up menu. Select a package for a destination. Select "paste" from the edit menu or the pop-up menu.

Did this work correctly in an earlier version?

Apache NetBeans 12.4

Operating System

Windows 10 Pro, 21H2, 64-bit, build 19044.1826

JDK

OpenJDK jdk-18.0.1.1 Apache download 64-bit

Apache NetBeans packaging

Apache NetBeans provided installer

Anything else

Every time

Are you willing to submit a pull request?

No

Code of Conduct

Yes

[neilcsmith-net]

Thanks for the report. If there is a relevant stack trace from the error message or View / IDE log please add.

I've just tried to replicate, and seen this once. After the first attempt, paste had a sub-menu with refactor copy option.