

        SnapShot 1.0.2
        Copyright (C) 1997-2008 David De Groot
        Updates and other freeware: http://bluefive.pair.com/
        Frequently Asked Questions: http://bluefive.pair.com/faq.htm


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        Intro
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        SnapShot is no nonsense screen capturing tool that allows you to grab
        your desktop, window, or any part of the screen and save it as JPG or PNG
        (all the usual popular formats are available) or send it straight to your
        favorite editor, for further editing. You can also send screen captures
        as an attachment with the build-in e-mail engine, or upload them via FTP.


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        Requirements
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        Windows 98 users need the VBruntime.
        You can read about this file and download it at the BlueFive homepage at
        http://bluefive.pair.com/vbrun.htm


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        Installation
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        Automatic installation (Setup.exe).

        To uninstall:
        double-click the 'Uninstall SnapShot' icon in the Start menu, or go to
        Control Panel/"Add/Remove Programs" select SnapShot and click "Remove".


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        Usage
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        The program is a no-brainer. Play with the menu's, and have a look at the
        shortcuts. They come in very handy.

        CTRL+F = Full Screen
        CTRL+W = Active Window
        CTRL+R = Rectangle (mouse selection)

        TIP:

        To take screenshots from menus, dropdown-lists or popups:

        1. Select the menu, dropdown or popup you want to capture,
        2. Press CTRL-R (Rectangle),
        3. Move the mouse slowly away from the object until you see the + cross
           pointer, then
        4. Draw a rectangle around the object area.

        One can also trigger CTRL-F, while selecting the menu, dropdown or popup,
        and then cut the part of the screenshot you're after. This will include
        the mousepointer (if that option is selected).


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        Help
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        ***** FTP ***************************************************************

        No response:

        If the upload is busy, and you see no progress after a while, hit the
        Abort button and try again with the Passive Mode (PASV) option on or off.
        Some FTP servers like Passive Mode, others don't.

        Upload failed:

        If you have trouble getting the FTP upload to work, have a quick look at
        the FTP log (scroll down to read all). Nine times out of ten it contains
        the information why things went wrong, and most of its descriptions are
        really not that difficult to interpret. Here are a few common FTP error
        descriptions and a possible fix:

        # Failed to connect to FTP server
          Make sure you entered the correct server name, and unblock SnapShot
          from your firewall.

        # FtpResponse13: 530 Login incorrect
          Enter a correct Login/Username and/or Password.

        # Login/Username or Password was incorrect
          Enter a correct Login/Username and/or Password.

        # FtpResponse15: 550 No such directory
          Enter a valid path in the Remote Directory box.

        # FtpResponse24: 553 Permission denied
          Make sure you have write permissions to the folder you have entered in
          the Remote Directory box.



        ***** Paint *************************************************************

        If SnapShot says it can't locate Paint, and it *is* on your system, put a
        copy of it in one of these paths:

        c:\program files\accessories\mspaint.exe
        c:\winnt\system32\mspaint.exe
        c:\windows\system32\mspaint.exe



        ***** Printing **********************************************************

        Some minor printer issues can be solved by selecting a Paper Size other
        than "(Printer Default)".



        ***** Miscellaneous *****************************************************

        It's too quick!

        If SnapShot is too quick (as in: it sometimes grabs its own window [*])
        then try slowing it down at Preferences/Miscellaneous/Delay Time, or set
        it to keep minimized after capturing (Preferences/General/Startup & Tray
        Icon) and use the shortcuts to grab a screen shot.

        [*] Visual effects or performance eating interfaces like Vista's Aero can
        place a heavy workload on your system and slowing down the time for an
        open window to minimize or close. In such cases it's not impossible that
        SnapShot grabs itself while hiding or minimizing.



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        Limitations
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        * Video/TV Capturing:

        SnapShot can not capture live video screens (DirectX/Direct3D, Glide).

        * Multiple Monitor Modus:

        In Dual View, Capture Rectangle Area grabs sreenshots on the primary
        screen only.

        * Windows Vista:

        Capturing an Active Window on Vista has the irritating effect that an
        area around the (transparent) borders becomes visible. I'm hoping to fix
        that but in the meantime you may want to use the other methods to capture
        a window.


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        Thanks
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        Special thanks to:
        Clark Vansteensel for his contributions, time, effort and support.
        Susumu Yoshida who created the astonishing SnapShot Icon.


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        Distribution
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        This program is freeware. There is no charge for using it and it may be
        distributed freely so long as the files are kept together and unaltered.
        You may neither sell nor profit from distribution of this software in any
        way. Distribution on CD-ROMs, Shareware-disks, in shops or through
        networks are allowed as long as

        a) no money (for the program itself) is taken
        b) each file of the original ZIP-file is included and
        c) you informed me about it.

        Distribution via web sites is granted as long as

        a) the original ZIP-file is used and
        b) a working link to http://bluefive.pair.com/ is provided.


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        Disclaimer
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        This software is provided as is and without warranty.
        The author assumes no liability for damages, either direct or
        consequential, which may result from the use of this product.



        Thanks for using SnapShot!
        David De Groot
        ddg AT telenet.be

        
        Keep your copy up-to-date! Please check regularly for updates at:
        http://bluefive.pair.com/

        








