Blender VSE Paste Clipboard
# VSE Paste Clipboard
VSE Paste Clipboard is a simple Blender add-on that lets you quickly paste an image from your clipboard directly into the Video Sequence Editor (VSE) timeline.
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## Features
- Instantly paste an image from your clipboard.
- Saves the pasted image to a folder named ImageClipboard in your project directory.
- Automatically names each image file (`ClipboardImage_001.png`, 002.png, etc.).
- Adds the image strip to the timeline with a default duration of 5 seconds.
- Includes a clean icon button in the VSE header for quick access.
- Adds an entry in the Add menu and the Strip menu.
- Automatically assigns the Ctrl+Alt+V shortcut (you can change it).
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## Installation
1. Download the .zip file (do not unzip it).
2. Open Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
3. In the top-right corner of the Add-ons window, click the downward arrow icon and choose Install from Disk....
4. Select the .zip file and click Install Add-on.
5. Enable the add-on by checking the checkbox.
6. Click Save Preferences if you want it to stay enabled.
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## How to Use
1. Open the Video Sequence Editor.
2. Copy an image to your clipboard (for example, use Snipping Tool or Print Screen).
3. Click the Paste icon button in the VSE header, use the Add or Strip menus, or press Ctrl+Alt+V.
4. To change the shortcut: open the Strip menu, right-click on Paste Image from Clipboard, and choose Assign Shortcut.
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## Notes
- Works on Windows only (uses Powershell to access clipboard image data).
- Make sure your .blend file is saved before pasting. The add-on needs the project directory to store images.
- If Ctrl+Alt+V is already used by another add-on or keymap, adjust or remove the shortcut in Preferences > Keymap.
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## Support
If you run into any issues or want to request features (like custom duration or custom folder settings), feel free to contact me in my discord server.