API TakeScreenshot

This function is implemented by FrameXML in [DEPRECATED http://wowprogramming.com/utils/xmlbrowser/live/FrameXML/WorldFrame.lua FrameXML/WorldFrame.lua].

TakeScreenshot();

Takes a screenshot.

Parameters Edit

Arguments Edit

none

Returns Edit

nil

Example Edit

TakeScreenshot();

Details Edit

Takes a screenshot. The format of the file saved can be controlled via /console commands or config.wtf settings. See the article on changing the screenshot format.

TakeScreenshot() is a blocking call. Once called the remainder of your Lua script is not executed. If you have script that you need to execute post screenshot you will need to use a state machine and subscribe to the OnUpdate event, or you will need to subscribe to the following events:

• SCREENSHOT_FAILED Called when a screenshot fails.
• SCREENSHOT_SUCCEEDED Called when a screenshot is successfully taken.