4hotshoez Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 FYI tip: Some of you may know this but it was extremely helpful to me. On Windows Vista, 7, and 8 use the built-in "Snipping Tool" (search at the start menu) You can do various snips: free form, rectangular, window and full screen. Select your area and a window pops up to save. On Mac, press "command-shift-4" then click-drag over the area you want and the image is automatically saved to the desktop. This makes it super easy to share an image on the forum. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeoHat Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 New tip for me, Todd. Thanks a lot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LevisL Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 A few other options for Mac users: 1. Use the 'Grab' App. It's located in the 'Other' folder of the Launchpad. Works much like Windows' Snipping Tool, except it saves in the .tiff format. You can grab either a selection, window, screen, or timed screen. 2. Use Preview. File>Take Screen Shot. Again, you have the option of selection, window, or screen. This method allows you to save in the image format of your choice, which I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The snipping tool creates a "PNG" file so be sure to make the snip as large as possible on you monitor for the best quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Perry, The Snipping Tool allows you to select other formats for saving. PNG is just the default. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Yes, I knew that, but I just use the PNG b/c there is no PDF. and png seems to work good for attaching to a layoutfor me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_Gavin Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Use the snipping tool all the time. IT was a great add to Windows 7! I also USE IT TO COPY PICS FROM gOOGLE MAPS FOR DIRECTIONS TO NEW CUSTOMERS HOMES.(darn caps lock) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysEastern Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Nice Tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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