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Mac_Bug
7th Apr 02, 12:33 PM
This applies to :

- Homeworld
- Cataclysm
- All OS
- All video card owners

SYMPTOM:

When taking in game screenshots, all of them come out black/blank.

CAUSE:

Something to do with buffers yada yada, (insert technical explaination here).

SOLUTION:

Do not use D3D. Select OpenGL.

If OpenGL is unavailable in XP, see How do I enable compatibility mode in 2000/XP (http://forums.relicnews.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3009)

WORK AROUND:

Use third party programs such as HyperSnap, or use the 'print screen' key and then tab out of the game to paste into a graphics program.

You can also use a FREE program that measures both your DirectX framerates in games as well as enabling you to hotkey screenshots.

http://www.fraps.com/

MajorFreak
10th Jun 02, 1:05 AM
what's your opinion of Snagit (http://www.techsmith.com/) and Multigrab (http://www.mnwright.btinternet.co.uk)?

Mac_Bug
10th Jun 02, 4:53 PM
Never used them, but whatever works