Area Sub Menu

This sub menu is used to specify the shape of the area captured. To reach this menu, from the main menu select Capture -> Area.

The following table lists the command names and their description available from the Area sub menu:

Command

Description

Rect

Allows you to select a rectangular area for capture. Select the starting position by clicking the left mouse button. Drag the cursor and release the left mouse button to define the bounding-area for the shape.

Round Rect

Allows you to select a rounded rectangular area for capture. Select the starting position by clicking the left mouse button. Drag the cursor and release the left mouse button to define the bounding-area for the shape.

Ellipse

Allows you to select an elliptical area for capture. Select the starting position by clicking the left mouse button. Drag the cursor and release the left mouse button to define the bounding-area for the shape.

Polygon

Allows you to select a polygonal area for capture. Select the starting position by clicking the left mouse button and releasing it. Drag the cursor and click at each of the corner points of the polygon to define the bounding-area for the shape. Double-click to close the shape.

Free Hand

Allows you to select a freehand area for capture. Select the starting position by clicking the left mouse button. Drag the cursor and release the left mouse button to define the bounding-area for the shape.

Triangle

Allows you to select a triangular area for capture. Select the starting position by clicking the left mouse button. Drag the cursor and release the left mouse button to define the bounding-area for the shape.