The java.awt.datatransfer Package
The clipboard and data transfer mechanism are implemented with a handful of classes and interfaces, all of which reside in the java.awt.datatransfer package. The classes and interfaces from java.awt.datatransfer are listed in Table 20-1.
| Class/Interface | Class or Interface | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Clipboard | Class | Transferables can be copied to and retrieved from the clipboard |
| ClipboardOwner | Interface | An interface for classes that copy data to the clipboard |
| DataFlavor | Class | Data flavors (formats) supported by a transferable |
| StringSelection | Class | A transferable that encapsulates textual data |
| Transferable | Interface | Interface for items that can be placed on the clipboard |
| UnsupportedFlavorException ... |
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