2-99 (June 1999) Mailing List Discussions by Hans Springer

Some time ago somebody asked (in a German speaking mailing list) how to produce screenshots which include the mouse-pointer.

Many thanks to those who commented on this topic: there were 7 comments. Here is my summary:

There are 3 or 4 software packages that enable screenshots showing the mouse-pointer, and permit different outputs of the result (e.g. print, email, save as a file in different graphic formats, OCR...). For example:

1. Hypersnap DX (details from http://www.hyperionics.com)
2. PaintShop Pro (details from http://www.jasc.com)
3. SnagIt (details from http://www.techsmith.com)
4. Hardcopy (details from http://www.sw4you.de in German language; other languages available)

I prefer Hypersnap DX because it is not restricted to the dimensions of the screen. It allows 'scrolling snaps' and 'repeat last capture', which catches the mouse-pointer where you want to have it. Another advantage of HyperSnap and PaintShop Pro is interconnection to control a scanner. I have no got experience with SnagIt yet.

Others recommend SnagIt as an often used software for this purpose. It offers specialities like 'text conversion' which converts text blocks (e.g. on the Windows desktop) to machine readable text, video capture and Active Capture for capturing web pages and (otherwise) unprintable long lists. But I couldn't find an interconnection to a scanner.

For those of you who would like to read more, I have a WINZIP file with all comments (Screens1.zip, 8 kB) or a self-expanding ZIP-file (Screens1.exe; 38 kB) available for you on request (please email me at: springer.h@geod.geonet.de).

Thanks again for joining this little action.

Yours
Hans

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