From 022a3ba191619437e4130f6ac1b826104cacbb38 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: toehead2001 Date: Mon, 11 May 2015 12:29:47 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------------------- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index be3db0d..62a6430 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,24 +1,28 @@ AeroShot is a free (GPLv3) and open source screenshot utility designed for capturing individual windows. It captures screenshots **with full transparency**, such as seen in the Windows Aero visual style. This allows for a clean and professional screenshot, useful for showcasing an application. The entire program is written in C#, heavily utilizing the Windows API. -AeroShot was original developed by Caleb Joseph in 2011, and was inspired by the proprietary [Window Clippings](http://www.windowclippings.com/) program. +AeroShot was originally developed by Caleb Joseph in 2011, and was inspired by the proprietary [Window Clippings](http://www.windowclippings.com/) program. Please leave any feature suggestions or bug reports in the issue tracker. -## AeroShot Classic & AeroShot Mini -My version of AeroShot comes in two flavors: **AeroShot Classic** & **AeroShot Mini**. Both are based on AeroShot's original Free Software source code. See the Changelog below. +Downloads are available at the bottom of the page. -**AeroShot Classic** is the AeroShot that you know and love, but with added features and GUI enhancements. +## AeroShot Mini +AeroShot is dead, long live **AeroShot Mini**! + +AeroShot Mini is the next generation of the original AeroShot, and is based on its Free Software code base. AeroShot Mini runs from the system tray, and doesn't have a main window GUI. A settings window is still available if need. + +If you want the original AeroShot experience with the newer features, **AeroShot Classic** is available. See the comparison table below. -**AeroShot Mini** runs from the system tray and doesn't have a main window GUI. A settings window is still available if need. Development will be focused here. Feature | AeroShot Classic | AeroShot Mini ------- | ---------------- | ------------- Send screenshots to the clipboard | **Yes** | **Yes** Save screenshots to disk | **Yes** | **Yes** -Automatically resize windows when capturing screenshots | **Yes** | **Yes** +Resize windows when capturing screenshots | **Yes** | **Yes** Transparent, Opaque, or Checkered backgrounds | **Yes** | **Yes** Capture mouse pointer in screenshots | **Yes** | **Yes** Delayed screenshot capture when using hotkey | **Yes** | **Yes** +Disable ClearType while capturing screenshots | **Yes** | **Yes** Capture screenshots via GUI | **Yes** | No System tray icon | No | **Yes** @@ -31,13 +35,14 @@ Both of these methods will save a transparent or opaque PNG image into the chose ## Screenshots -### AeroShot Classic -![AeroShot Classic](https://aeroshot.ml/gfx/classic.png) - ### AeroShot Mini ![AeroShot Mini](https://aeroshot.ml/gfx/tray.png) + ![AeroShot Mini - Settings](https://aeroshot.ml/gfx/settings.png) +### AeroShot Classic +![AeroShot Classic](https://aeroshot.ml/gfx/classic.png) + ## Examples These examples have all been captured with AeroShot, using the "Resize window" option. Note how they have been captured with a transparent background, checkerboards have been added to better show this effect. @@ -49,18 +54,18 @@ These examples have all been captured with AeroShot, using the "Resize window" o ## Change Log ### 1.4.0 -May 2015 -##### Both AeroShot Classic & AeroShot Mini -* New program icon. Based on icons by ![Yusuke Kamiyamane](http://p.yusukekamiyamane.com/). -* Small adjustments to the GUI style +11th May 2015 +##### Both AeroShot Mini & AeroShot Classic +* New program icon. Based on icons by [Yusuke Kamiyamane](http://p.yusukekamiyamane.com/). +* Small adjustments to the GUI style. * Added option to delay the capturing of screenshots when using the hotkey (1-10 seconds). - -##### AeroShot Classic -* Use a native control for 'Capture Screenshot' button, instead of the custom one made from png images. +* Added option to temporarily disable ClearType on the target window while the screenshot is being captured. ##### AeroShot Mini -* First Release +* First Release. Runs from system tray icon; screenshot capture via hotkey only. +##### AeroShot Classic +* Use a native control for the 'Capture Screenshot' button. ## Change Log from the original AeroShot @@ -70,14 +75,12 @@ May 2015 * Fixed AeroShot not working correctly on Windows XP. * Improved the list of open windows in the user interface, it should now show all windows open on the taskbar. - ### 1.3.1 28th March 2012 * **New capture hotkey**: AeroShot now uses Alt + Print Screen to capture, this resolves conflicts with Windows 8. * AeroShot's interface now uses Segoe UI, previously Microsoft Sans Serif was used. - ### 1.3 31st December 2011 @@ -89,14 +92,12 @@ May 2015 * Improved how the taskbar is hidden and restored on capture. * "Take Screenshot" button replaced with a custom button. - ### 1.2.1 8th November 2011 **Changes**: * Slightly faster image processing - ### 1.2 10th August 2011 @@ -104,7 +105,6 @@ May 2015 * Taskbar is hidden during capture, this fixes issues when taking screenshots of maximized windows. * Increased the margin of the capture area from 40 pixels to 100 pixels. This improves capturing of custom themes with large window drop shadows. - ### 1.1 13th June 2011 @@ -115,15 +115,15 @@ May 2015 * **Improved Capturing**: Screenshots are now taken much more faster and reliably. * **Windows XP support**: AeroShot will now function flawlessly on Windows XP. - ### 1.0 5th June 2011 * **Initial release** ## Download -**AeroShot Mini** (recommended): +**AeroShot Mini** (recommended): [Download](https://aeroshot.ml/releases/?file=asm) -**AeroShot Classic**: +**AeroShot Classic**: [Download](https://aeroshot.ml/releases/?file=asc) -*Note: User of older version of Windows (XP and Vista) will need to have the [.NET Framework 3.5](http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/6/1/061F001C-8752-4600-A198-53214C69B51F/dotnetfx35setup.exe) installed.* +*Note: User of older version of Windows (XP and Vista) will need to have the [.NET Framework 3.5](http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/6/1/061F001C-8752-4600-A198-53214C69B51F/dotnetfx35setup.exe) installed. +Also be aware that I do not test on these older versions of Windows, and they are not offically supported anymore.*