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Subject:RE: Using SnagIt to capture long drop-down list From:"Joe Malin" <jmalin -at- tuvox -dot- com> To:"Dana Worley" <dana -at- campbellsci -dot- com>, <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Fri, 12 May 2006 10:27:42 -0700
Hi!
I'm not sure what everyone is trying to do, but when I work with
dropdowns I use a timed capture. This allows me to open the list and
position my cursor on an item. When SnagIt takes over the screen, I then
capture a region that includes the list, the cursor, and so forth. I can
send an example for anyone who is curious.
Joe
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Subject: RE: Using SnagIt to capture long drop-down list
On Thursday, May 11, 2006, Joyce Fetterman wrote:
> I've tried capturing an area large enough for the drop-down and then
> clicking the hand pointer on the spot where the down arrow should be.
> That gets me a partial list -- usually just the bottom.
FWIW, I've never been able to get this to work. I've tried Custom
Scroll, and, as you have experienced, I only get part of what I am
trying to capture. And, it seems inconsistent as to which part I get.
I've always figured I am missing something (likely obvious), but I
eventually give up and come up with some other plan :)
Dana W.
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Dana Worley
Manager, Software Support Group
Campbell Scientific, Inc.
Microsoft MVP, Windows Help 2003-2006
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