Frequently Asked Questions

• 1. How does one capture menus?
• 2. I don't like the preview window when capturing. Can I hide it?
• 3. Can I run MWSnap from a command line, for example to capture the desktop at a specified time?
• 4. I defined unique hot keys for different snapping modes, but they seem not to work! 
• 5. How can one save a transparent GIF?
• 6. How can I add a new language version?

1. How does one capture menus?

Menu capturing can be performed using the "Any window" mode. Open the desired menu and activate windows snapping pressing the "Any window" keyboard shortcut (usually <Ctrl+Shift+W>). Now simply move the cursor over the menu which should be recognized automatically.
Note!
If you redefine the hotkey activating "any window" capturing mode, be sure not to use <Alt> key as it causes menus to be closed.
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2. I don't like the preview window when capturing. Can I hide it?

Starting with version 2.0 dynamic preview box can be activated and deactivated using the <F6> hot key. It's also possible to switch it off permanently in Settings/Snapping.
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3. Can I run MWSnap from a command line, for example to capture the desktop at a specified time?

No, not yet. This feature is already being tested and should be available in future versions.
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4. I defined unique hot keys in MWSnap, but they seem not to work!

Did you START MWSnap? For hot keys to be active, MWSnap must be started. It can stay minimized or iconized, but must be running!
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5. How can one save a transparent GIF?

For transparent GIFs it's necessary to specify, which color should be transparent. The saving dialog offers a combo box which allows selecting which corner pixel of the image has the color that should be transparent. This method is very simple and works in 99% of cases because usually borders and picture surroundings should be transparent.

6. How can I add a new language version?

Read here about adding new language translations.

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