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Brambleberry Woodget

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Join date: 16 Jul 2007

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07-16-2007 07:53

First post to the forums, and I may have worked this out before it gets answered

I have been saving as .bmp, but now my snaps save a .j2c
I have used the ctrl` combo, but the save window does not open?
I am sure I can find a converter for .j2c but would really like to not have to deal with this as I am a very interested in the photography of SL. So, how do I get that save window open?!?

Anyone else encountered this and able to help?
Thanks

Michael Bigwig

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07-16-2007 07:56

Funky, I've never seen that format...

Ctrl-Shift-S will snapshot for you...and it should default to .bmp

I don't have SL open right now, so have a look around in either the snapshot dialog box, or in preferences.

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Wildefire Walcott

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07-16-2007 08:00

Yes, the default save format is still BMP if you use CTRL+ALT+S to take a snapshot. As for J2C converters, I've used SlowView and IrfanView.

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Michael Bigwig

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07-16-2007 08:02

From: Wildefire Walcott

Yes, the default save format is still BMP if you use CTRL+ALT+S to take a snapshot. As for J2C converters, I've used SlowView and IrfanView.

I thought it was Ctrl-Shift-S....not Ctrl-Alt-S....Hmmm, now I doubt myself. Which is it again? I'm not at my home computer...

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Brambleberry Woodget

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07-16-2007 08:49

Wow, thanks for the fast answers,
Nope, ctrl+alt+s is sending jpegs but I can't seem to open them. So I will use the converters and see what else I can do. More ideas are appreciated, if I could just get that darn save window reopened I could change it!

bilbo99 Emu

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07-16-2007 08:54

Really really certain it's ctrl/shift/s but see the menu entry, which I can't remember which tab LOL

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Liznwiz Wei

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07-16-2007 08:55

In the Client menu there is an option that says Compress Snapshots to Disk, if that is ticked it seems to save as the J2C format, if you untick it then the snapshots will save as normal. At least that is what I have found!

The program I used to view the file and then save as a .bmp is called Advanced Batch Converter

Aleister Montgomery

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07-16-2007 09:10

I'm oldfashioned... I always use the PrintScreen key and paste it into Photoshop. Usually I want to edit a photo anyway. Btw, is there a way to completely hide the SL interface?

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Ann Launay

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07-16-2007 09:14

From: Aleister Montgomery

Btw, is there a way to completely hide the SL interface?

You can do it from the Snapshot window by unchecking a box, but I don't know about straight screenprints. It's alt-z in WoW...does that help?

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Brambleberry Woodget

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07-16-2007 09:17

From: Liznwiz Wei

In the Client menu there is an option that says Compress Snapshots to Disk, if that is ticked it seems to save as the J2C format, if you untick it then the snapshots will save as normal. At least that is what I have found!

The program I used to view the file and then save as a .bmp is called Advanced Batch Converter

OH YES! Thank you so very Much! You are my hero!
If I see you in SL I might just give you a hug!
Thank you so much!

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07-16-2007 09:20

From: Aleister Montgomery

I'm oldfashioned... I always use the PrintScreen key and paste it into Photoshop. Usually I want to edit a photo anyway. Btw, is there a way to completely hide the SL interface?

Yes, if I plan on manipulating an image in anyway first, I just print-screen and open it in PS...saves me an extra $10L.

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Raske Soyer

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07-16-2007 09:24

doesn't cost anything to snapshot to disk. As far as hiding the UI, snapshotting to disk(or upload) works great for that and will also hide HUD attachments.

Wildefire Walcott

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07-16-2007 09:39

From: Michael Bigwig

I thought it was Ctrl-Shift-S....not Ctrl-Alt-S....Hmmm, now I doubt myself. Which is it again? I'm not at my home computer...

You're right. I fumble with the keys every time I try to do it.

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Wildefire Walcott

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07-16-2007 09:41

From: Aleister Montgomery

Btw, is there a way to completely hide the SL interface?

Yes there is- I've done it before when recording movies. I forget the key combination though...

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Michael Bigwig

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07-16-2007 09:46

From: Raske Soyer

doesn't cost anything to snapshot to disk. As far as hiding the UI, snapshotting to disk(or upload) works great for that and will also hide HUD attachments.

Hmmm...I wasn't even aware that snapshot to disc was free. Groovy. Not that I'll use it, "print screen" is still quicker.

I wish there was the ability to create this macro:

Print Screen > Alt-Tab to PS > Ctrl-N > Ctrl-V

That would be a nice macro...

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Opening save in Snapshot?
Brambleberry Woodget Registered User Join date: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 8	07-16-2007 07:53 First post to the forums, and I may have worked this out before it gets answered I have been saving as .bmp, but now my snaps save a .j2c I have used the ctrl` combo, but the save window does not open? I am sure I can find a converter for .j2c but would really like to not have to deal with this as I am a very interested in the photography of SL. So, how do I get that save window open?!? Anyone else encountered this and able to help? Thanks
Michael Bigwig ~VRML Aficionado~ Join date: 5 Dec 2005 Posts: 2,181	07-16-2007 07:56 Funky, I've never seen that format... Ctrl-Shift-S will snapshot for you...and it should default to .bmp I don't have SL open right now, so have a look around in either the snapshot dialog box, or in preferences. _____________________ ~Michael Bigwig __________________________________________________Lead Designer, Glowbox Designs
Wildefire Walcott Heartbreaking Join date: 8 Nov 2005 Posts: 2,156	07-16-2007 08:00 Yes, the default save format is still BMP if you use CTRL+ALT+S to take a snapshot. As for J2C converters, I've used SlowView and IrfanView. _____________________ Desperation Isle Estates: Great prices, great neighbors, great service! http://desperationisle.blogspot.com/ New Desperation Isle: The prettiest BDSM Playground and Fetish Mall in SL! http://desperationisle.com/ Desperation Isle Productions: Skyboxes for lots (and budgets) of all sizes!
Michael Bigwig ~VRML Aficionado~ Join date: 5 Dec 2005 Posts: 2,181	07-16-2007 08:02 From: Wildefire Walcott Yes, the default save format is still BMP if you use CTRL+ALT+S to take a snapshot. As for J2C converters, I've used SlowView and IrfanView. I thought it was Ctrl-Shift-S....not Ctrl-Alt-S....Hmmm, now I doubt myself. Which is it again? I'm not at my home computer... _____________________ ~Michael Bigwig __________________________________________________Lead Designer, Glowbox Designs
Brambleberry Woodget Registered User Join date: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 8	07-16-2007 08:49 Wow, thanks for the fast answers, Nope, ctrl+alt+s is sending jpegs but I can't seem to open them. So I will use the converters and see what else I can do. More ideas are appreciated, if I could just get that darn save window reopened I could change it!
bilbo99 Emu Garrett's No.1 fan Join date: 27 Oct 2006 Posts: 3,468	07-16-2007 08:54 Really really certain it's ctrl/shift/s but see the menu entry, which I can't remember which tab LOL _____________________ Be polite .. that newbie could be your next ex-partner.
Liznwiz Wei Registered User Join date: 9 Dec 2006 Posts: 69	07-16-2007 08:55 In the Client menu there is an option that says Compress Snapshots to Disk, if that is ticked it seems to save as the J2C format, if you untick it then the snapshots will save as normal. At least that is what I have found! The program I used to view the file and then save as a .bmp is called Advanced Batch Converter
Aleister Montgomery Minding the gap Join date: 30 Apr 2006 Posts: 846	07-16-2007 09:10 I'm oldfashioned... I always use the PrintScreen key and paste it into Photoshop. Usually I want to edit a photo anyway. Btw, is there a way to completely hide the SL interface? _____________________ Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room.
Ann Launay Neko-licious™ Join date: 8 Aug 2006 Posts: 7,893	07-16-2007 09:14 From: Aleister Montgomery Btw, is there a way to completely hide the SL interface? You can do it from the Snapshot window by unchecking a box, but I don't know about straight screenprints. It's alt-z in WoW...does that help? _____________________ ~Now Trout Re-Re-Re-Certified!~ From: someone I am bumping you to an 8.5 on the Official Trout Measuring Instrument of Sluttiness. You are an enigma - on the one hand a sweet, gentle, intelligent woman who we would like to wrap up in our arms and protect, and on the other, a temptress to whom we would like to do all sorts of unmentionable things. Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.
Brambleberry Woodget Registered User Join date: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 8	07-16-2007 09:17 From: Liznwiz Wei In the Client menu there is an option that says Compress Snapshots to Disk, if that is ticked it seems to save as the J2C format, if you untick it then the snapshots will save as normal. At least that is what I have found! The program I used to view the file and then save as a .bmp is called Advanced Batch Converter OH YES! Thank you so very Much! You are my hero! If I see you in SL I might just give you a hug! Thank you so much!
Michael Bigwig ~VRML Aficionado~ Join date: 5 Dec 2005 Posts: 2,181	07-16-2007 09:20 From: Aleister Montgomery I'm oldfashioned... I always use the PrintScreen key and paste it into Photoshop. Usually I want to edit a photo anyway. Btw, is there a way to completely hide the SL interface? Yes, if I plan on manipulating an image in anyway first, I just print-screen and open it in PS...saves me an extra $10L. _____________________ ~Michael Bigwig __________________________________________________Lead Designer, Glowbox Designs
Raske Soyer Registered User Join date: 8 Feb 2006 Posts: 19	07-16-2007 09:24 doesn't cost anything to snapshot to disk. As far as hiding the UI, snapshotting to disk(or upload) works great for that and will also hide HUD attachments.
Wildefire Walcott Heartbreaking Join date: 8 Nov 2005 Posts: 2,156	07-16-2007 09:39 From: Michael Bigwig I thought it was Ctrl-Shift-S....not Ctrl-Alt-S....Hmmm, now I doubt myself. Which is it again? I'm not at my home computer... You're right. I fumble with the keys every time I try to do it. _____________________ Desperation Isle Estates: Great prices, great neighbors, great service! http://desperationisle.blogspot.com/ New Desperation Isle: The prettiest BDSM Playground and Fetish Mall in SL! http://desperationisle.com/ Desperation Isle Productions: Skyboxes for lots (and budgets) of all sizes!
Wildefire Walcott Heartbreaking Join date: 8 Nov 2005 Posts: 2,156	07-16-2007 09:41 From: Aleister Montgomery Btw, is there a way to completely hide the SL interface? Yes there is- I've done it before when recording movies. I forget the key combination though... _____________________ Desperation Isle Estates: Great prices, great neighbors, great service! http://desperationisle.blogspot.com/ New Desperation Isle: The prettiest BDSM Playground and Fetish Mall in SL! http://desperationisle.com/ Desperation Isle Productions: Skyboxes for lots (and budgets) of all sizes!
Michael Bigwig ~VRML Aficionado~ Join date: 5 Dec 2005 Posts: 2,181	07-16-2007 09:46 From: Raske Soyer doesn't cost anything to snapshot to disk. As far as hiding the UI, snapshotting to disk(or upload) works great for that and will also hide HUD attachments. Hmmm...I wasn't even aware that snapshot to disc was free. Groovy. Not that I'll use it, "print screen" is still quicker. I wish there was the ability to create this macro: Print Screen > Alt-Tab to PS > Ctrl-N > Ctrl-V That would be a nice macro... _____________________ ~Michael Bigwig __________________________________________________Lead Designer, Glowbox Designs

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