Area Sub Menu

Use the Area sub menu to specify the shape of the area to be captured. To open this menu, click the Select Capture Options toolbar button ( image\CapBtn.jpg).

The following table lists the commands on the Area sub menu and gives a brief description of each command:

Command

Description

Rectangle

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.

Rounded Rectangle

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. Then 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.

Freehand

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.