TMS IDE Rich Clip

TMS IDE Rich Clip is a free productivity plugin developed by ⁠TMS Software for the RAD Studio (Delphi and C++Builder) IDE. It is specifically designed to let you copy source code from your IDE editor while perfectly preserving its syntax highlighting.

Instead of pasting plain, monochromatic text into your documents or chats, this plugin allows you to export code snippets exactly as they appear in your dark or light IDE themes, making it an excellent tool for sharing beautiful, readable code. Key Features

Two Format Options: It copies your selected code either as Rich Text Format (RTF) or formatted HTML.

Automatic Theme Syncing: You do not have to manually configure fonts or colors. The plugin automatically fetches the syntax highlighting settings from your active IDE color scheme.

Context Menu Integration: It embeds directly into your existing editing workflows, adding options to the main edit menu and the right-click context menu.

Broad Compatibility: It is a free tool built for various Delphi versions, ranging from Delphi XE3 up to RAD Studio 10.1 Berlin. Step-by-Step: How to Use It

Using the plugin takes only a few clicks once it is configured:

Select Your Code: Open your source file in the Delphi/RAD Studio editor and highlight the specific lines of code you want to share.

Choose Your Format: Right-click the highlighted text, or go to the Edit menu at the top of the IDE. You will see two new options:

Copy as RTF: Select this if you intend to paste your styled code into desktop applications like Microsoft Word, Outlook, or WordPad.

Copy as HTML: Select this if you intend to paste your code into web-based platforms, blogs, website CMS managers (like WordPress), or browsers.

Paste and Share: Open your destination application and use the standard paste command (Ctrl + V). Your code will render instantly with its colors, bold keywords, and fonts completely intact. Ideal Use Cases Destination Best Format to Copy Why Use It? Word Processors (MS Word, LibreOffice) Copy as RTF

Perfect for keeping technical documentation, books, and coding tutorials clean and legible. Blogs & Websites Copy as HTML

Avoids messy inline styling configurations. It injects properly formatted tags straight into your web editor. Presentation Slides (PowerPoint, Keynote) Copy as RTF

Ensures your code looks exactly like a functioning IDE during presentations or live webinars. Team Chats (Teams, Slack, Email) Copy as RTF / HTML

Keeps internal code reviews visually distinct from standard conversational text. If you want to try it out, let me know: Which version of Delphi / RAD Studio you are running.

The platform where you intend to share your code snippets (e.g., Slack, a blog, PowerPoint slides).

I can guide you on the exact setup or suggest alternative modern code-sharing tools if you are on a newer IDE version! TMS Software TMS IDE Rich Clip