Screen snapshot (Grab)
Hi.
I hope this is a simple question.
Do the Grab (screen snapshot) key-combination commands (Command-Z and Shift-Command-A) only work when the Grab utility is actually running?
If so, how come I hear the alert sound when I press the keys, or is it just telling me that I've pressed a wrong combination?
Also if so, why would anyone choose to use Grab when you can stick with the good old universal Command-Shift-3/Command-Shift-4 combinations? There must be some advantage(s), but at this point (and after consulting a heap of manuals) I'm blowed if I can see any.
PS - I'm running an iBook on OS X.1.2.
Thanks in advance for any pointers.
Alan
I hope this is a simple question.
Do the Grab (screen snapshot) key-combination commands (Command-Z and Shift-Command-A) only work when the Grab utility is actually running?
If so, how come I hear the alert sound when I press the keys, or is it just telling me that I've pressed a wrong combination?
Also if so, why would anyone choose to use Grab when you can stick with the good old universal Command-Shift-3/Command-Shift-4 combinations? There must be some advantage(s), but at this point (and after consulting a heap of manuals) I'm blowed if I can see any.
PS - I'm running an iBook on OS X.1.2.
Thanks in advance for any pointers.
Alan
Comments
I think you have the commands wrong. stick with command shift 3/4.
"To use Grab:...
2. To capture the entire screen, press Command Z.
To capture a selected portion of the screen, press Command Shift A."
However, I certainly take your point about using the old key combinations.
Thanks again.
Alan
Grab brings the captured portion to the front and allows you to print it or save it where you wish, with a precise name and location rather than the generic Picture# on the desktop that you get with Command-Shift 3/4. There is also an inspector that gives size and bit-depth.
The advantages are mostly organizational.
Alan