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    == Hints and Tips ==
    == Hints and Tips ==
    * The '''Snapshot delay''' option (5) makes '''[[KSnapshot]]''' wait a given amount of time (given in seconds) before taking the snapshot. This can be useful in many situations, for example when taking screenshots of drop-down menus
    * The '''Snapshot delay''' option (5) makes '''[[KSnapshot]]''' wait a given amount of time (given in seconds) before taking the snapshot. This can be useful in many situations, for example when taking screenshots of drop-down menus
    * It's often useful to create a separate user for taking screenshots, to ensure a standard look with the default settings.  An alternative is to create an Activity with the settings required for screenshots
    * It's often useful to create a separate user for taking screenshots to ensure a standard look with the default settings.  An alternative is to [[create an Activity]] with the settings required for screenshots.
    * Use '''Type: Color''' in the wallpaper settings to get a white background
    * Use '''Type: Color''' in the wallpaper settings to get a white background.


    == See Also ==
    == See Also ==

    Revision as of 19:22, 2 April 2011

    Guidelines

    • Set the language to English, unless it's a localized screenshot.
    • Save as a PNG image.
    • Preferably, use the default settings (icons, color scheme, style, window decoration, application settings etc.).
    • Preferably, use compositing (Desktop Effects module in System Settings), but don't worry if your graphics card does not support compositing.
    • Preferably, use font "Liberation Sans" at 9pt.
    • If the screenshot shows parts of the desktop, preferably use the default background of plasma. Include a margin (around 20 pixels) if possible, to ensure that window shadows don't look cropped.

    Workflow

    In this example KSnapshot is used, but other screen capture applications work as well.

    Capturing a shot of KSnapshot using Region
    Capturing a shot of KSnapshot using Region
    1. Start KSnapshot
    2. Choose a Capture mode (1)
      Current Screen
      Everything on the screen is captured, usually used for desktop screenshots. (Use Full Screen mode to capture all screens in a multiscreen environment.)
      Window Under Cursor
      The content of an applications or dialog window is captured. usually used for application screenshots. Preferably, check the Include window decorations option (2).
      Region
      Only a region to be defined later is captured.
    3. Click on New Snapshot (3).
      Full Screen
      Current Screen
      Window Under Cursor
      Click anywhere on the screen to take the snapshot.
      Region
      1. Use the mouse to draw a rectangle around the region to be captured (for example around a window).
      2. Strike the Enter key or click on Enter or double click in the region to take the snapshot.
    4. Click on Save As... (4).
    5. Browse to the location you want to save the image, give it a name (name.png) and click on Save

    Hints and Tips

    • The Snapshot delay option (5) makes KSnapshot wait a given amount of time (given in seconds) before taking the snapshot. This can be useful in many situations, for example when taking screenshots of drop-down menus
    • It's often useful to create a separate user for taking screenshots to ensure a standard look with the default settings. An alternative is to create an Activity with the settings required for screenshots.
    • Use Type: Color in the wallpaper settings to get a white background.

    See Also