Creating Screen Captures
Use the Screen Capture tools to add backdrops, images or materials to the Chief Architect Library or to create picture objects. You can capture screens in Chief Architect or other applications.
Begin by selecting Tools> Screen Capture> Screen Capture Setup 
to open the Screen Capture Setup dialog.
Screen Capture Setup Dialog
Select the Screen Capture Creation Type that you want.
- If you select Backdrop as the capture type, the program will add the capture to the My Backdrops library category, and it will display in the library preview panes. To use this backdrop, select 3D> 3D Settings
from the menu. See "3D Settings Dialog". - If you select Image as the capture type, the program will add the capture to the My Images library category. The image will display in the preview panes and will be selected. Click in the plan to place it.
- If you select Material as the capture type, the new material will be added to the My Materials library category and will be shown in the preview panes. Select 3D> Materials> Material Painter
to apply the material. - If you choose Picture as the capture type, the picture displays on screen in Chief Architect.
Follow these instructions to create the screen capture after you have selected a capture type.
Click Capture when you are ready to proceed.
To create a screen capture
- Select 3D> Screen Capture> Capture Screen
, or click the Capture button in the Screen Capture Setup dialog, then right-click on screen to activate the capture tool. - Navigate to the window you want to capture from. This can be in Chief Architect, another program, or a Web page in your Internet browser.
- Click to specify the first corner of the capture.
- Click to specify the second corner. A marquee defines the capture area as you move the mouse.
To change the name of a captured backdrop, image, or material, right click on it's name in the library list, select Rename, and type in the new name. See "Renaming Libraries".
