gloCOM Web supports clipboard functionality for images and files. It means that the clipboard now can be used for copying/pasting images from the external app (such
as image viewer, browsers, etc.) or copying/pasting images and files from the File Explorer (Finder on macOS) directly into the chat session. With this at
their disposal, users are no longer limited to just using an image/file picker and drag & drop feature for sending images and files.
While using clipboard functionality for sending images and files, instead of sending them immediately after pasting into the chat, the application creates an attachment list
that includes thumbnails within the selected chat session. If possible, clicking on the thumbnail opens the file in a separate tab within the browser. Otherwise, the
application downloads it to the computer. This way, users have the opportunity to double-check selected files and images before sending.
Adding files to the attachment list while using the clipboard can be done in two ways:
- Using CTRL(Cmd on macOS) + C/V for copying/pasting files or
- Using the mouse right-clicking to copy/paste files.
Furthermore, hovering over the file inside the attachment list displays a blue circle with the white dash at the thumbnail's upper right corner. Click on it to discard the
file from the list.
While the attachment list is active and the user selects files using a file picker or drags them into the chat, they will be attached to the attachment list. Otherwise,
the application will send them immediately.
In addition, while the attachment list is present within the selected chat conversation, the user can write a text message simultaneously. In that case, the application will
send the text message first and then the attached files one by one.
The maximum number of files attached to the attachment list at once is limited to five (5). Once the limit is reached, a pop-up message will appear displaying the following:
You cannot upload more than 5 files simultaneously.
For larger images, the copy operation will take a while. During this time, the application will change the cursor type to loading, indicating that the file is being copied.