The Scratch Pad (Figure 16 - 1) is a text editor that can be used to write and store information into a secure memory area of the currently active DK5 DESkey. Any data written to the DESkey using the Scratch Pad will be kept in the DESkey until it is deleted by the user. The Scratch Pad editor cannot be used with a DESlock+ Key-File.
Figure 16 - 1
If the Scratch Pad data has been modified and an attempt to close the scratch pad is made, the dialog box below (Figure 16 - 2) will be shown, allowing the user to save the modified data to the DESkey before exiting. If the scratch pad data does not need to be updated, scratch pad will be closed normally.
Figure 16 - 2
As a security feature, Scratch Pad data is secure and cannot be copied to the Windows clipboard unless the "Use Windows Clipboard" is selected in the Edit menu.