On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 06:12:37PM +0100, Konrad Hofbauer wrote:
> Hello,
>
> in LyX 1.5.4 (Mac):
>
> 1) Copy within Math a part of a formula
> 2) Paste outside Math (in text mode)
>
> -> the tex-code is inserted.
>
> I understand where it comes from, but I wonder if it is the optimal thing
> to do? Should maybe an inline math-inset be created automatically if
> math-stuff is pasted in text?
How would you tell "math stuff" from "text"?
> Personally, I often copy parts of formulas into the text (as inline math),
> which means copy -> create inset -> paste, and which could be reduced to
> copy->paste. I do not see a use for having something like
> "f_{\tilde{N}}(\tilde{x})" pasted as text, except in ERT of course.
Interaction with external application. Like cut&paste to plain text
editors when co-operating wirh people using .tex "natively", or to
applications that "understand" .tex like xfig...
> Is this intended behavior, or may I file this as an enhancement request?
Intended behaviour.
Andre'
