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  Command Activation
 
  Definition
  Geomet provides a capture tool that takes a snapshot of the CAD Graphics area that can be added to a printed report. The snapshot tool can be viewed and updated on demand. The snapshot tool creates a Bitmap file that is linked to the Inspection Feature and time/date stamped to ensure file integrity.
  Capturing a Graphic Screen Shot
 
The Screen Shot access is found only on the Feature Measurement toolbar. If the toolbar is not currently displayed, use the Toolbar Control to activate it.

Left-click on the Screen Shot button and the current CAD Graphics view is captured and a feature is added to the inspection report..
Screen Shot Button
  Viewing the Screen Shot Image
 
Select the Screen Shot feature in the inspection report and right-click to activate the feature menu. Choose the option "View Screen Shot File".
View Screen Shot
The Screen Shot Edit Tool is displayed. This is the same tool as defined in User Prompts.

Adding Text
A Graphics Screen Shot can have text attached to it. Enter the desired text into the Comment field. This text will display as part of the feature name in the inspection report.

Setting Report Size
When printed, the default size of the image is approximately:

• Small (1.3" High)
• Medium (2" High)
• Large (2.625" High)

Edit Screen Shot
  On-Demand Updating the Screen Shot Image
 
Select the Screen Shot feature in the inspection report and right-click to activate the feature menu. Choose the option "Update Screen Shot".

You will notice the Screen Shot action of capturing the image. The original Screen Shot image file will be updated with the new view.
View Screen Shot

Another method available to update the Screen Shot image is to highlight the feature in the inspection report and left-click on the Screen Shot button on the Feature Measurement toolbar.
Update Screen Shot
  What happens during an inspection run?
 
At run-time, Geomet executes the Screen Shot feature by performing an Update ensuring the image is current.
 
  Setting Screen Shot Defaults
 
There is only one System Options setting associated with the Screen Shot feature. This setting controls the background color of the CAD graphics color.

Launch the System Options tool using <F9>. Type "screen" into the Quick Search filter.
System Options
Launch the color selection tool by left-clicking on the "Background color...." listing in the display. A color selection tool will appear, choose a new color and press the Ok button. Screen Shot Color