Hi Hugh,

> Am 27.11.2025 um 15:44 schrieb Hugh Senior via use-livecode 
> <[email protected]>:
> 
> Thank you, Klaus.
> 
> It seems LC cannot parse an in-line binfile reference so a variable is 
> needed...

see below, no variable neccessary for me!

> on mouseUp
>   get the fileName of img 1
>   set the clipboardData["image"] to url("binfile:" & it)
> end mouseUp
> 
> All working now.

I used your exact snippet and it worked for me:
----------------------------------
on mouseUp
 set the clipboardData["image"] to url("binfile:"& the fileName of img 1) 
end mouseUp
----------------------------------

> Hugh
> 
>> Am 26.11.2025 um 12:00 schrieb Hugh Senior via use-livecode 
>> <[email protected]>:
>> 
>> I want to copy an image that is displayed by a filename reference...
>> on mouseUp
>>  set the clipboardData["image"] to url("binfile:"& the fileName of img 1) 
>> end mouseUp
>> 
>> Why does this no longer work, please? I have tried various permutations of 
>> the dictionary syntax to no avail.
> works as exspected here:
> LC 10.0.3 rc2, macOS 26.1
> Same with LC Create DP9 on macOS.

Best

Klaus

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