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Added AltCopy and README
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AltCopy.ahk

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memory_normal =
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memory_alt =
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^!C::
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memory_normal = %ClipBoard%
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Send, ^c
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memory_alt = %ClipBoard%
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ClipBoard = %memory_normal%
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return
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^!V::
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memory_normal = %ClipBoard%
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ClipBoard = %memory_alt%
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Send, ^v
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ClipBoard = %memory_normal%
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return

README.md

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# AltCopy
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Copy to multiple clipboards, life made simple.
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# AltCopy - Multiple Clipboards.
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Life made simple, one clipboard at a time.
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![Alt Text](demo.gif)
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## What it does
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- Copy to an alternative clipboard
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- Paste from an alternative clipboard
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- Maintain default copy/paste functionality
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## How to use
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#### Keybindings
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- `Ctrl + Alt + c` = Copy to register
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- `Ctrl + Alt + v` = Paste from register
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#### Usage
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You can freely change between using `Ctrl C / V` and `Ctrl Alt C / V` to your wishes, the "Alt" clipboard is stored in a register within the hotkey.
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## Future idea's
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- `Ctrl + Alt + x` = Cut to register and paste what is currently in clipboard. (#1)
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## How to install
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- Install AutoHotkey (https://www.autohotkey.com/)
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- Copy `AltCopy.ahk` into your startup folder (Open run dialog -> `shell:startup`)
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- Double-click the `AltCopy.ahk` file if you do not wish to restart immediately.
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- Enjoy!
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## Customization
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#### If you rather use `Ctrl + Shift + c`
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- Open the script in a text editor
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- Change `^!C::` and `^!V::` to `^+V::` `^+V::`
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- Save and reload hotkey

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