Programme has copy and paste blocked ?

redout · 10-11-2008 8:06pm #1

Hello,

I have a programme which I legally own. The problem is that all the text is protected ie: no copy and paste. If I highlight any text right-clicking the mouse does nothing. Is there a way around this ? I know some pdf files are protected in a similar way are they have work arounds available on the web so any help appreciated.

trout · 10-11-2008 8:13pm

What is the program, and what data are you trying to get at ... is it just text ?

redout · 10-11-2008 8:19pm

The programme you most likely will not have heard of http://www.bristol.gs/groundschool/atpl_computer_based_training.aspx . I just want to copy some parts of the text which is quite extensive to word to make my own personal notes.

trout · 10-11-2008 8:32pm

You are right - I've never heard of that software

It appears to be more than simple text - there is mention of vector graphics and hyper-text.

Looking at the homepage, it appears to be specialised training software and is likely protected in some way.
In the terms & conditions of the software is there any reference to copying the text / images or content being prohibited ?

I'm not trying to be smart here - just observing - if you own the software you may not own the content, and trying to circumvent whatever protection is in place may be a breach of your EULA.

Question - are you able to print the text ?

redout · 10-11-2008 8:38pm

Cannot print the text but you can print all images and charts.

trout · 10-11-2008 8:45pm

I suspect it's not 'text' at all ... just images rendered to look that way.

What happens if you hit the Print Screen button ?

If you try CTRL+Print Screen do you get an image you can paste (in Word for example) ?

redout · 10-11-2008 8:51pm

It is text. Look at the picture and the text on the right and image on the left http://www.bristol.gs/groundschool/atpl_computer_based_training.aspx . Note not all pages have and image just text. I can highlight portions of the text but right click does nothing. I am sure it is some sort of security feature. CTRL + print screen seems to do nothing

trout · 10-11-2008 9:00pm

I suspect the content you are interested in not actually stored as text, I suspect it is stored in a protected or proprietary format and rendered to look like text.

If it cannot be printed, copied, or printed to a clipboard ... it sounds like it is protected, and probably for a good reason.

If it is specialised / training content, you may not actually own the content - just the right to view / render it ... same as a movie on DVD.

Does the license or Terms & Conditions of the software mention anything about copying the content ?

Programme has copy and paste blocked ?

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