Shapeshifter

6.2018.513

Software information

License:

Freeware (Free)


Updated:

15 May 2018


Publisher:

Flamefusion

Website:

http://flamefusion.net

Software Screenshots

Size: 18.8 GB


Downloads: 4305


Platform: Windows 8/7/Vista

Review by Frederick Barton (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 15 Oct 2012

When you need to copy and paste numerous text fragments, in the same document, you may end up pasting the wrong fragment. You can never know what contents are copied in the clipboard until you paste them. Shapeshifter will do more than solve this issue. The idea behind this application is very simple. It saves more than one item in your clipboard and it lets you choose one when pasting.

You need to have .NET Framework 4.5 installed on your computer before using Shapeshifter. If you are using an older version, the setup wizard will install .NET Framework 4.5 automatically, but it may take a few minutes to complete the process. The software itself can be installed much faster and it takes a single click to start the process.

Shapeshifter is designed for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. It works in three different methods and you can choose one of them when you run the application for the first time. If you opt for the integrated mode, you can manage clipboard items only when using the CTRL+V keyboard shortcut. With the external mode selected, clipboard items will appear as separate taskbar icons. The mixed mode is a combination of the first two methods, as the name points out.

While using this application, you will not have to organize clipboard items on a traditional interface. Holding down the CTRL and V keys will display all clipboard items in a list. Files are listed along with their paths and text or images are displayed with their source applications. While holding down CTRL and V, you may use the arrow keys or click a specific item to select it. Once selected, you just need to let go of the keys and the application will paste your item.

Shapeshifter's external mode can be activated only if you are using Windows 7 or higher. As previously mentioned, the clipboard's contents are also displayed as separate taskbar icons. This makes it possible to select any clipboard item just by clicking one of these icons. Obviously, this feature is more comfortable if you combine the icons and hide their labels, otherwise your taskbar will be full before you know it. Additionally, you may clear the clipboard just by closing the icons.

Pros

You may select different clipboard items while holding down the CTRL and V keys. They are represented by taskbar icons as well, making it possible to select or remove them as fast as possible. Shapeshifter is freeware and it uses very little disk space and resources.

Cons

Shapeshifter works only on Windows Vista or higher. Shapeshifter gives you a much better control over the Windows clipboard, without changing the way you copy and paste your files or text.

Shapeshifter
6.2018.513

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Shapeshifter Editor’s Review Rating

Shapeshifter has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 15 Oct 2012. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Shapeshifter 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential

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