Feature Request – Ability to Copy Schema Name in “Connections” Window (Ctrl+C)

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Hello,
I would like to propose a small usability improvement for the Connections window in PL/SQL Developer.

Current​

In the Connections module, there is a tree/list of available schemas that users can connect to. This list is frequently used when switching between different database users.

Currently, it is not possible to copy the name of a selected schema directly from this list.

The only available option related to copying is: Right click → Copy list which copies the entire list of connections. However, there is no option to copy the name of a single selected schema.


Suggested enhancement​

Allow users to copy the name of the currently selected schema in the Connections list.

Possible implementation options:
  • Support the standard shortcut Ctrl + C
  • Add a context menu option such as “Copy schema name”
  • Allow copying the selected entry text directly to the clipboard

Why this matters​

This would be useful in many everyday situations, for example:
  • Administrative or maintenance tasks
  • Writing scripts or documentation
  • Referencing schema names in SQL scripts
  • Sharing schema names in communication with team members
  • Preparing configuration files or deployment scripts
In these situations, users often need to reference the exact schema name, and the current workaround requires manually retyping it.


Benefits​

Adding this functionality would:
  • Improve usability
  • Reduce manual typing errors


This is a small feature but would make the Connections window more convenient and consistent with typical clipboard interactions in modern tools.

Thank you for considering this enhancement.


Best regards,
Adrian
 
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