Handy piece of free software

[DODGE]

Hi Guys

Just a quick heads up.

I just downloaded a FREE program called screenhunter and thought I would mention it here. It's just what I needed for my work when I need to clarify a detail or whatever with a builder or the factory. You can just draw a rectangle around a detail or small portion of your drawing and it takes a snap shot, you can then just email or print it or whatever.

There is a paid ver of the program, about 30 bucks, that can do a lot more. But the free ver is enough for my needs.

Just Google screenhunter and it will take you to their site, the program is only about 4megs.

Most of you guys are probably already using it, but thought I would mention.

Cheers Dodge

[BlackBox]

I actually prefer using SnagIt. :wink:

[Quagga]

I actually prefer using SnagIt. :wink:

 

Same here it does a great job.

[DODGE]

I actually prefer using SnagIt. :wink:

 

Yeh I just checked it out looks really good, but Screenhunter is FREE.

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[BlackBox]

Yeh I just checked it out looks really good, but Screenhunter is FREE.

D

 

When purchasing software two things hold true; you get what you pay for, and you never have to pay retail. :wink:

[Jack_O'neill]

I hit "prtscrn", then paste it into "paint", crop as needed, then "saveas" (after changing filetype to jpg).

[mdbdesign]

Try this one:

http://www.gadwin.com/download/ps_setup.exe

[Organic]

SnagIt looks pretty good thanks.

[BlackBox]

SnagIt looks pretty good thanks.

 

I used to use Jack's noted print screen + MS Paint combo prior, but found SnagIt to be incredibly useful. I even use it for recording video tutorials of new AutoCAD command procedures (only makes .AVI though). For more video functionality, you might look into Camtasia (same manufacturer).

[tzframpton]

Windows has the "Snipping Tool" in Win 7, and maybe even Vista? Anyways, that works good too.

[Jack_O'neill]

I used to use Jack's noted print screen + MS Paint combo prior, but found SnagIt to be incredibly useful. I even use it for recording video tutorials of new AutoCAD command procedures (only makes .AVI though). For more video functionality, you might look into Camtasia (same manufacturer).

 

Jing captures video too. Some of the guys here on the forum use it. Pretty cool stuff. I've tried it, but apparently either I just don't know how to set it up, or my processor is just not up to the task. Either is possible, with the latter most likely. Vids come out looking like slide shows or like trying to watch youtube on dialup.

[BlackBox]

Jing captures video too. Some of the guys here on the forum use it. Pretty cool stuff. I've tried it' date=' but apparently either I just don't know how to set it up, or my processor is just not up to the task. Either is possible, with the latter most likely. Vids come out looking like slide shows or like trying to watch youtube on dialup.[/quote']

 

Very cool Jack; you're too hard on yourself.

[SLW210]

When purchasing software two things hold true; you get what you pay for, and you never have to pay retail. :wink:

 

I used/use plenty of Open Source software that kicked the rear off of many $$$$$ software.

[BlackBox]

I used/use plenty of Open Source software that kicked the rear off of many $$$$$ software.

 

That fine in a side-by-side comparrison... but when working for a large company (as I do), your employer simply purchase 5,000 seats of that app, 10,000 seats of this app, and maybe 2,500 seats of that one over there. Never mind the volume discount, it's much harder for me to gain access to **FREE** software as so much has already been pruchased.

 

Perfect example -

 

It took more than a month to have my request for Visual Studio 2010 Express approved, and installed on my Laptop. It took me less time to learn how to enable VSE to launch acad.exe, and debug! LoL

[tzframpton]

The whole "get what you pay for" statement, to me, is completely relative to the situation. I use free software and it works fantastic. I use GIMP and Inkscape (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator alternatives). But my situation calls for it... I use it on a business level, but only as a single user to make my direct tasks easier, better, and more capable at needed times.

 

Now, if I were on a team of 20+ people who use GIMP and Inkscape on a professional level then I would definitely go with the more expensive, market standard Adobe apps because of (1) file and compatibility support, (2) training, and (3) updates and market demands for native files. Just my $0.02 about the whole issue.

[Jeff H]

There is also this http://through-the-interface.typepad.com/through_the_interface/2009/11/novembers-plugin-of-the-month-screenshot.html

Link to Plugin at top.

 

With this one you or a friend can customize it to your needs.