CAY102- Jon
02-16-2008, 10:22 PM
In this tutorial I will discuss how to take a screenshot in FS, save it, and upload it so that it is visible on this forum.
Taking a screenshot
Firstly may I recommend that you download this program:
http://www.irfanview.com/
This allows you to paste FS shots into it, and reduce their size, along with minor editing of the image, and saving in a format that can be uploaded to our site. When you are in FS, and wish to take a screenshot, simply press the "Printscreen" key on your keyboard, if you are using a standard desktop keyboard it is above the arrow keys near the top, if you are on a laptop it should be above your F10 key, top row. By pressing this key you are effectively capturing the image that is on your screen, you will then need to minimize FS, open irfanview and either press "Ctrl+V" which will paste the captured image, or go to "Edit" at the top, and "Paste". You should then see the image in irfanview, if you don't, try to capture it again. If you want to reduce the size you can fiddle around with the program and see what it can do, or you can press "Ctrl+R" and this will bring up a window that allows you to resize the image. 800*600 is a pretty acceptable size I reckon, but play around for what you think looks back. Also, if the image appears blurry, then simply press "Shift+S" this will sharpen the image once, you can sharpen it as many times as you see fit. These options are all available from the "Image" tab at the top of the program, their you can adjust the size, sharpen, change the color balance etc.
See what happens, have fun with it.
Posting your shot
Due to the silly limitations of our forum I would recommend that you upload your shots to an external site, and then post the link in your post. Once you have saved your screenshot, go to this website:
http://load.imageshack.us/
Click "Browse" find you screenshot that you wish to add to your post, click "Host It" once it has been uploaded, there will be 5 links at the bottom of the page. Copy the first web link called "Hotlink for forums (1)" paste this link directly into your post here, and that's it! Add the next image, same method, they will appear on the site as full size images. :)
Taking a screenshot
Firstly may I recommend that you download this program:
http://www.irfanview.com/
This allows you to paste FS shots into it, and reduce their size, along with minor editing of the image, and saving in a format that can be uploaded to our site. When you are in FS, and wish to take a screenshot, simply press the "Printscreen" key on your keyboard, if you are using a standard desktop keyboard it is above the arrow keys near the top, if you are on a laptop it should be above your F10 key, top row. By pressing this key you are effectively capturing the image that is on your screen, you will then need to minimize FS, open irfanview and either press "Ctrl+V" which will paste the captured image, or go to "Edit" at the top, and "Paste". You should then see the image in irfanview, if you don't, try to capture it again. If you want to reduce the size you can fiddle around with the program and see what it can do, or you can press "Ctrl+R" and this will bring up a window that allows you to resize the image. 800*600 is a pretty acceptable size I reckon, but play around for what you think looks back. Also, if the image appears blurry, then simply press "Shift+S" this will sharpen the image once, you can sharpen it as many times as you see fit. These options are all available from the "Image" tab at the top of the program, their you can adjust the size, sharpen, change the color balance etc.
See what happens, have fun with it.
Posting your shot
Due to the silly limitations of our forum I would recommend that you upload your shots to an external site, and then post the link in your post. Once you have saved your screenshot, go to this website:
http://load.imageshack.us/
Click "Browse" find you screenshot that you wish to add to your post, click "Host It" once it has been uploaded, there will be 5 links at the bottom of the page. Copy the first web link called "Hotlink for forums (1)" paste this link directly into your post here, and that's it! Add the next image, same method, they will appear on the site as full size images. :)