How do you compare to this mod: https://mods.factorio.com/mod/cut-and-paste-016

Because one of the things I really like in this mod is that it can be set to preserve circuit connections on a cut & paste even when those connections are to things that aren't being cut. I used this extensively when designing a complex circuit network program to control the recursive blueprints mod, and also when I was designing my koravex nuclear setup.

Does your mod do this? Can it be changed to do it if it doesn't?

I don't believe this mod does this, but this mod does a lot more than just cut and paste: just take a look at the information page. If all you want out of this mod is the cut & paste functionality and you aren't interested in the new shortcuts, then perhaps the mod you linked is a better fit for you.

It doesn't.

I am interested in the new shortcuts however. The other mod does its work with an item, and it's irritating to have to hunt through your inventory for an item every time you use it. Especially since you can't even make the item return reliably to the hotbar so you have to hunt around in your inventory for it every time you want it.

The picker tool you link seems like maybe it will provide something similar to what I want in the way it lets you move around entities. I've installed it, but haven't tested that aspect yet. And, annoyingly enough, the picker tool does a lot more than I want it to. :-( Some of the things it does feel like cheats.

Thank you for your reply.