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\\ // PicSaver V1.1
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1991
by
Preben Nielsen
WHATS NEW
Version 1.0 trashed low memory (oops). This version doesn't.
WHAT IS PICSAVER ?
PicSaver is a little utility that allows you to take snapshots
of windows, screens or only part of screens and store them on disk
as IFF-ILBM files which can then be used in almost any paint-program.
HOW TO START PICSAVER
From CLI : Type 'PicSaver' and press RETURN.
There is NO need to use 'RUN', 'RUNBACK', 'ARUN' etc.
PicSaver is auto-detaching when run from CLI (It
won't prevent you from closing the CLI-window)
From Workbench: Double-click on the 'PicSaver' icon.
HOW TO END PICSAVER
To remove 'PicSaver' simply run it again as explained above.
A third way to remove 'PicSaver' will be explained below.
HOW TO USE PICSAVER
When I from now on when I write press LALT-LSHIFT-CTRL, then I mean press
the left ALT-key AND the left SHIFT-key AND the CTRL-key and hold them dowm.
When I write LMB I mean the Left-Mouse-Button.
'PicSaver' will let you save images from screen i three ways:
1. You can save the whole screen
2. You can save a window
3. You can cut a rectangle just as you do in e.g. Deluxe Paint.
No matter which way you choose, 'PicSaver' will open a window
on the Workbench-screen in which you can specify the name of the
file under which to save the picture.
HOW TO SAVE AN ENTIRE SCREEN
1. Activate the screen (e.g. by clicking the mouse in it).
2. Press LALT-LSHIFT-CTRL-'s'
The window will now appear on the Workbench-screen which will be moved
to the front.
3. Write the name of the file and click 'Save' to actually save the
picture or 'Cancel' to forget all about it.
HOW TO SAVE A WINDOW
1. Activate the window (e.g. by clicking the mouse in it).
2. Press LALT-LSHIFT-CTRL-'w'
The window will now appear on the Workbench-screen which will be moved
to the front.
3. Write the name of the file and click 'Save' to actually save the
picture or 'Cancel' to forget all about it.
HOW TO SAVE A RECTANGULARE PORTION OF A SCREEN
1. Activate the screen (e.g. by clicking the mouse in it).
2. Press LALT-LSHIFT-CTRL
A cross-hair will now appear (always does when pressing LALT-LSHIFT-CTRL).
3. Use the cross-hair to position the mouse in one corner of the
rectangulare portion you want to save.
4. When the mouse is in place press the left-moue-button (LMB) and hold
it down (don't release LALT-LSHIFT-CTRL). The cross-hair is now replaced
by a rubber-band (Yes, just like re-sizing windows).
5. Now move the the mouse until you have framed the
area you want to save.
6. Release the LMB
The window will now appear on the Workbench-screen which will be moved
to the front.
7. Write the name of the file and click 'Save' to actually save the
picture or 'Cancel' to forget all about it.
WHAT IF I HAVE STARTED TO STRETCH THE RUBBER-BAND
AND DISCOVER THAT THE STARTING-POINT WAS INCORRECTLY PLACED ??
Just release LALT-LSHIFT-CTRL BEFORE releasing the LMB. This will
erase the rubber-band (or the cross-hair) and you can start
over.
ONE MORE WAY TO END PICSAVER AND REMOVE IT FROM MEMORY
1. Press LALT-LSHIFT-CTRL-ESC (Thats it)
HOW DOES PICSAVER WORK ?
PicSaver works by installing a input-handler at priority 51. This
handler then signals the program (8 different signals actually) which
then takes action.
PROBLEMS !!!!!
If the picture you save is less than 16 pixels wide, then some
programs won't load and display it correctly. Among these are PPMore
and DiskMaster 1.0. Deluxe Paint on the other hand does not complain.
Who's fault is it, mine or theirs ??
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Send bug-reports, suggestions, comments etc. to:
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/// Preben Nielsen
\\\ /// Oehlenschlægersgade 72 st. T.V.
\\\/// 1663 Copenhagen V.
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