WoW:API TakeScreenshot

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TakeScreenshot -Documentation by AlexanderYoshi-

Takes a screenshot.

TakeScreenshot();

Arguments
none

Returns
nil

Example
TakeScreenshot();
Result

Description
Takes a screenshot. It is saved as a Targa .tga file in the Screenshots folder of your World of Warcraft installation folder.
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.

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