SnagIt and technical writers

[Raj Machhan]

SnagIt is comparatively the most balanced tool for screen captures on the
market. Still to come across anything better. Of course we have room for
improvement here too. For example, capturing a scroll window is far from
perfect. But overall it is ideal for technical documentation.

On Dec 5, 2007 10:20 PM, Pro TechWriter <pro.techwriter at gmail.com> wrote:

> Okay, I can do that :-)
>
> Most of the time I don't have any trouble, but there is one thing I
> have to look up (and have trouble finding) every single time I do it
> (maybe it's old-timer's disease, I don't know). It's the mulitiple
> captures feature where you can get all the screen captures in sequence
> and save them with an automatic name and number.
>
> It's easy to use, but there is not a specific help entry for it that
> is very easy to understand.
>
> I'll tell 'em about that.
>
> PT
>
> On 12/5/07, Cardimon, Craig <ccardimon at m-s-g.com> wrote:
> > If you using SnagIt for technical communication, head over to
> > http://www.snagitguide.com/14/writing-technical-articles-using-snagit/
> > and register your opinion.
> >
> >
> >
> > I don't want to be one of only three people who say something about it.
> >
> >
> >
> > I love SnagIt, but I am still having trouble after using it for almost a
> > year.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Craig Cardimon
> >
> > Technical Writer
> >
> > Marketing Systems Group
> >
> > ccardimon at m-s-g.com
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> Create HTML or Microsoft Word content and convert to Help file formats or
> printed documentation. Features include support for Windows Vista & 2007
> Microsoft Office, team authoring, plus more.
> http://www.DocToHelp.com/TechwrlList
>
> True single source, conditional content, PDF export, modular help.
> Help & Manual is the most powerful authoring tool for technical
> documentation. Boost your productivity! http://www.helpandmanual.com
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