If Windows' built-in screen-capture abilities satisfy you, you probably haven't tried HyperSnap-DX. With this professional utility, you can capture images you never could have before. For instance, you can grab only a button image, whether active or inactive, with or without the mouse pointer showing. The application also lets you nab stills from a video game while you're playing, or create a how-to slide show by capturing active regions at a constant size. The Capture menu lists all the keyboard shortcuts for available actions, and the help file tells you what those actions do. If you choose the wrong action, the built-in tools let you edit your screengrab. The trial version stamps all images with ads for the software, but you should be able to quickly figure out whether this program is one you want to pay for.
HyperSnap-DX Basic is a screen-capture tool that can capture not only standard desktop programs, but also DirectX, 3Dfx Glide games, and video or DVD screens. The program saves and reads pictures in BMP, GIF, and JPEG formats. Hot keys or the autotimer can be used to grab an image off the screen. Additional features include the ability to display the cursor in captured images, cropping tools, and palette and resolution settings. You also can capture areas of varying size, including an entire desktop or an area greater than the desktop (great for capturing entire Web pages).
This latest beta release has enhanced help and bug fixes related to highlighting, printing, and saving.
Note: This beta expires on October 31, 2000. Registration for the approved release will be $35.
