Note: While the Preview Window is available for all types of captures, in this chapter, you will be instructed on the use of the Preview Window while you are in Image capture mode.
Start SnagIt. If SnagIt is reduced to an icon in the system tray, double-click it to make it full-sized.
1. Within SnagIt, Make sure Image mode is selected.
2. Select Preview Window from the Options toolbar.
3. Perform the SnagIt capture by selecting the Capture button or pressing the hotkey.
4. Your capture will now display within the Preview Window prior to being output.
Note: You will only see the Paint Tools if you are in Image or Printer capture mode. You will not have access to the Paint Tools if you are in Text, Web, or Video mode.
5. Once your captured image is displayed, from the Preview Window menu bar, use the various menu options to edit or apply special effects to your captures. The selection of available options will be determined by the capture mode that is enabled. For a complete description of each of these options along with their use, see the SnagIt help.
6. Once the capture has been reviewed and changed if needed, you can continue processing the capture to output by clicking on the Finish button. You can cancel the output at any time by clicking on the Cancel Capture button.
Continue with the following topics about working the Preview Window:
• Overriding the Current Output within the Preview Window
• Getting Familiar with the Preview Window Screen
• Working with the Tasks Pane
• Looking at the Preview Window Toolbars
Enhancement Samples
Use the Preview Window or SnagIt Editor to enhance your captures with professional quality editing tools, special effects, stamps, and color adjustments.
The Tasks Pane options are accessed by clicking on the active links. Once a link is clicked, if there are no settings to configure, the effect will be applied to the capture right away.
If the option has various settings to select or configure, a related task page will display. Once you have made your selections in the task page, click anywhere on the canvas to close the task page and exit back to the Tasks Pane.
Additionally, most of the special effects shown here can be automatically applied during capture through the use of a filter. Select and apply filters within the Capture Settings pane located in the main SnagIt interface.
Overriding the Current Output within the Preview Window\
After you have taken your capture and you are in the Preview Window, you have the option of overriding the current Output destination and sending the capture to the printer or saving as a different type of file format.
You can also send the capture in an email, open within SnagIt Studio, insert into Instant Messenger, open within a different program, and more.
Note: When choosing to override the current Output, after your capture is sent to the alternative Output, you will still be in the Preview Window. Select the Finish button to complete the capture or select the Cancel Capture button to exit out of the Preview Window.
You will remain in the Preview Window until you select Finish or Cancel .
The following table describes each of the SnagIt Preview Window tools that can be used to override the current Output. The selection of available tools will be determined by the capture mode that is enabled.
Button Tool Name Available in Capture Mode
Select this tool to save this capture as a file.
Print Image Text
Select this tool to print this capture.
Copy entire image to the clipboard
Image Select this tool to copy the entire image to the clipboard.
Send capture via E-mail
Image Video
Select this option to attach the capture into an e-mail message.
Start Studio Image Select this tool to open SnagIt Studio. The capture will be available in Studio for you to annotate.
Save capture in Catalog Browser
Image Video
Select this option to save the capture as a file and store it in a special folder called the Catalog.
You can then quickly access these files using the Catalog Browser tool.
Send using FTP to a Web server
Image Video
Select this option to save the capture as a file and transfer the file via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to any Web server on the Internet.
You will need to specify the address of the server and provide the necessary login information.
Send capture via Instant Messenger
Image Select this option to insert the capture into either the MSN or Windows Messenger.
Button Tool Name Available in Capture Mode
Description
Note: This option is only available with these two instant messenging applications.
In order to use IM output, you must already be signed into your IM application. If you are not, you will see an error message.
If you get this error, select Cancel and sign in to either MSN or Windows Messenger and select the IM button within the Preview Window once again to send the capture.
1. From the Select Contacts screen, select the desired contact(s).
2. Within the Save As screen, enter a name for this image as well as a file format. Select Save.
3. Immediately, a request to the contact(s) will be made for them to receive the capture.
See also Instant Messenger.
Start Program Image Text Video
The Program output type allows you to take a capture, save it as a file, and then open that file within another application. Once you select the Program button the Program screen will display. From the list of available programs, select the one you want this capture to open in.
See also Program.
Output As Image This toolbar option allows you to quickly change your output option when sending an image capture to the following outputs:
• Send Mail
• Catalog
• Web
• IM
• Program