Selectable document properties

[miloush]

Mentioned as P.S. in #759, I suggest the property values in the Document Properties dialog (Ctrl+D) are made selectable.

You can currently copy all dialog content using Ctrl+C, but it seems there would be a value for people who just want to copy the title, file path or an author etc. This has to now go through e.g. Notepad where you can select the value you need. Moreover, being able to copy the path would simply opening the document's containing folder (#1091, #911).

[GitHubRulesOK]

Copying file path is as simple as F2 then select addressbar its already highlighted so F2 + click + CTRL + C (or right click copy) is briefer than CTRL + D + select + CTRL + C similar if you want filename without path

I do agree you can't easily select title / author or other fields without a scratchpad open however if that is a repetitive task there are command line extraction apps that would be more appropriate for calling via externalviewers

[miloush]

I am aware of the F2 workaround you mentioned in the linked issues, however, you shouldn't do "rename" to do "copy path". I also wouldn't expect normal users to be able to use command line apps for automation.

I was wondering why there is such a pushback for this seemingly easy change but I see now this dialog is all done using DrawText. I guess this issue then is to propose turning it into a proper dialog.

[dominiosc]

If the text of properties are free, only need select and ctrl+c. Or double click, copy a line.

[GitHubRulesOK]

@miloush slightly improved since there is a copy data to clipboard (with/without fonts shown)

for open path to current folder there are now extras like add your own shortcuts

And with full filename available via external viewers it has always been possible to run a command such as "explorer" based on any further processing of current file or page # or in-page word selection