SnagIt 8.2.3 Online Manual

Working with Profiles > Using the Profile Settings Pane > How to Change the Capture Settings

How to Change the Capture Settings

Before you begin, please note that the following instruction on modifying a profile gives a general method for changing your settings followed in parenthesis by a specific example. For your own needs, you may substitute any profile and select your desired profile settings.

	Select a Profile that is close to what you need. (In the Profiles pane, click the Window profile.)
	If necessary, change the Output. (In the Profile settings pane, select Output > E-Mail from the dropdown list.)
	Include an effect to add a special effect, specific size, color, or resolution requirement. (In the Profile settings, select Effects > Edge Effect > Drop Shadow Edge from the dropdown menu.)
	Customize the Edge Effect in the Edge Effect task page. (In the Drop Shadow Edge task page, set the Shadow Depth to 40.)
	Take the capture by clicking the Capture button. (Move the rectangle around the screen to highlight a window. Click with the mouse to capture. The capture displays within the Capture Preview window.)