Taking Screenshots - Using FastStone Capture

Taking Screenshots - Using FastStone Capture

CEI has specific software for creating and editing screenshots that goes beyond the basic functionality of the built-in Snipping Tool in Windows.

FastStone Capture allows you more flexibility and additional functionality when creating and editing screen captures. 


Overview of FastStone Capture mini toolbar
If you don't see FastStone Capture in your system tray (see image below), it is likely not running, and you'll need to manually start it the first time. 

FastStone Capture running in the system tray of Windows

Click the Windows icon and scroll the menu to the F section to find FastStone Capture, or start typing in the Type here to search window: FSCapture or FastStone Capture.


Click the Windows icon and type or just start typing in the box: FSCapture

Once it's open, you will either see its red and green icon in the system tray, or its minimized, basic interface:

FastStone - Core Interface.

The software not only allows you to take multiple screenshots (including of scrolling screens, automatically), but also has a built-in editing tool (for screenshots or ANY image you already have) that you can open by clicking Draw in the main menu.

There's a help file in the software that goes over the basics, and additional info online: FastStone Capture.

The best way to learn is to dig in and start using it!




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