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If you do any gaming in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, you’ll need to know how to take '''screenshots''' on your own device so you’ll be able to submit your scores through the website. This guide will walk you through how to take screenshots on common devices through means that are generally built in to the device.
If you do any gaming in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, you’ll need to know how to take '''screenshots''' on your own device so you’ll be able to submit your scores through the website. This guide will walk you through how to take screenshots on common devices through means that are generally built in to the device.


Be aware that you may be required to submit specific screenshots for different games, so be sure to read the competition rules carefully and/or review game-specific rules on the [[Supported Games]] wiki.
Be aware that you may be required to submit specific screenshots for different games, so be sure to read the competition rules carefully and/or review game-specific screenshot requirements on the [[Supported Games]] wiki.


== Desktop/Laptop Screenshots  ==
== Desktop/Laptop Screenshots  ==


=== Windows ===
=== Windows ===
Depending on your specific Windows setup, you have a few different options.


==== Windows 10 ====
==== Windows 10 ====
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===== Print Screen =====
===== Print Screen =====


If you’re using Windows 10, you should be able to press the Windows key simultaneously with the Print Screen (PrtScrn or PrtSc) key in the upper right on your keyboard to automatically save the image to your Pictures > Screenshots folder. Some systems may also be set up to save images to your OneDrive.
If you’re using Windows 10, you should be able to press the Windows key simultaneously with the '''Print Screen''' (PrtScrn or PrtSc) key in the upper right on your keyboard to automatically save the image to your '''Pictures > Screenshots''' folder. Some systems may also be set up to save images to your OneDrive.


===== Snip & Sketch =====
===== Snip & Sketch =====


Introduced in Windows 10, Snip & Sketch provides another keyboard shortcut for taking Screenshots. Just hit Windows Key + Shift + S to launch a toolbar that gives you tools to choose more precisely what you’d like to capture.
Snip & Sketch provides another keyboard shortcut for taking Screenshots. Just hit '''Windows Key + Shift + S''' to launch a toolbar that gives you tools to choose more precisely what you’d like to capture.


Your captured image will be saved to your clipboard and a copy of it will appear as a thumbnail in the lower right of your screen. If you click on the thumbnail, you’ll have the option to save it as a .png, .jpg or .gif file.
Your captured image will be saved to your clipboard and a copy of it will appear as a thumbnail in the lower right of your screen. If you click on the thumbnail, you’ll have the option to save it as a .png, .jpg or .gif file.
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===== Windows Game Bar =====
===== Windows Game Bar =====


Windows Game Bar is designed primarily to record gaming sessions, but you can also use it to capture screenshots. The Windows Key+S shortcut will open the game bar; tap the camera button in the Broadcast & Capture section to save a screenshot to the Videos/Captures folder under your main user folder.
Windows Game Bar is designed primarily to record gaming sessions, but you can also use it to capture screenshots. The '''Windows Key + S''' shortcut will open the game bar; tap the camera button in the Broadcast & Capture section to save a screenshot to the Videos/Captures folder under your main user folder.
 
==== Older Windows Systems ====
==== Older Windows Systems ====


If you’re not using Windows 10, almost any Windows PC will allow you to capture an image of your screen using the Print Screen key to copy the image to your keyboard (use Alt + Print Screen if you only want it to capture your active window instead of the whole screen).
If you’re not using Windows 10, almost any Windows PC will allow you to capture an image of your screen using the '''Print Screen''' key to copy the image to your keyboard (use '''Alt + Print Screen''' if you only want it to capture your active window instead of the whole screen).


It won’t seem like anything happened at first, but you’ll be able to paste that image into any image editing program or even into a Word document. Just type Ctrl + V to paste.  
It won’t seem like anything happened at first, but you’ll be able to paste that image into any image editing program or even into a Word document. Just type '''Ctrl + V''' to paste.  


Make sure you save your image in an image format. If you paste it into Word, do NOT submit the Word document with the image. Instead, right click on the image and choose Save As Picture to save the screenshot as a .png or .jpg.
Make sure you save your image in an image format. If you paste it into Word, do NOT submit the Word document with the image. Instead, right click on the image and choose '''Save As Picture''' to save the screenshot as a .png or .jpg.


=== Mac ===
=== Mac ===
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==== Current Systems ====
==== Current Systems ====


If you’re using a recent version of the macOS, you’ll be able to access a built-in Screenshot app using Shift + Command + 5. An editable selection will appear with a toolbar that will allow you to capture or record any section of your screen. Click Capture to take the screenshot.
If you’re using a recent version of the macOS, you’ll be able to access a built-in Screenshot app using '''Shift + Command + 5'''. An editable selection will appear with a toolbar that will allow you to capture or record any section of your screen. Click '''Capture''' to take the screenshot.


Note that you can decide where you want your screenshots to be saved by clicking the Options button on the toolbar.
Note that you can decide where you want your screenshots to be saved by clicking the '''Options''' button on the toolbar.


==== Older than Mojave ====
==== Older than Mojave ====


If you’re using a system prior to Mojave, you can use Shift + Command + 3 to take a screenshot of the entire screen, or Shift + Command + 4 to select a specific area of the screen to capture.
If you’re using a system prior to Mojave, you can use '''Shift + Command + 3''' to take a screenshot of the entire screen, or '''Shift + Command + 4''' to select a specific area of the screen to capture. Your screenshot should be automatically saved to your desktop with a time stamped file name.


These shortcuts work with newer systems, as well, so use whatever is easiest for you!
These shortcuts work with newer systems, as well, so use whatever is easiest for you!
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=== iPhone or iPad ===
=== iPhone or iPad ===


If your iPhone or iPad still has a Home button, hold the Sleep/Wake button and press the Home button to take a screenshot. If your device doesn’t have a Home button, hold the side button on the right side of the screen (top button for iPad Pro) and the volume up button at the same time.
If your iPhone or iPad still has a '''Home''' button, hold the '''Sleep/Wake''' button and press the '''Home''' button to take a screenshot. If your device doesn’t have a Home button, hold the side button on the right side of the screen (top button for iPad Pro) and the '''volume up''' button at the same time.


Typically, you’ll know you’ve succeeded if you see your screen flash and hear the sound of a camera shutter (if your sound is on).
Typically, you’ll know you’ve succeeded if you see your screen flash and hear the sound of a camera shutter (if your sound is on).
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Android devices are not as uniform as Apple devices, but one or more the following solutions may work for your device. Again, look for the flash of the screen to confirm you’ve succeeded.
Android devices are not as uniform as Apple devices, but one or more the following solutions may work for your device. Again, look for the flash of the screen to confirm you’ve succeeded.


* Hold the power and volume down buttons
* Hold the '''power''' and '''volume down''' buttons.
* Hold the power and home buttons (if your device has a physical home button)
* Hold the '''power''' and '''home''' buttons (if your device has a physical home button).
* Hold down the power button, then select Screenshot from the menu that appears
* Hold down the '''power''' button, then select '''Screenshot''' from the menu that appears
* If you have Bixby or Google Assistant enabled, you can use the voice command, “Take a screenshot” once you’ve activated the assistant.
* If you have Bixby or Google Assistant enabled, you can use the voice command, “Take a screenshot.
* When playing a game, swipe up from the bottom of the screen (in portrait mode – swipe left in landscape) and tap the Game Booster icon (usually in the far left). Several options will appear; tap Screenshot at the bottom right.
* When playing a game, swipe up from the bottom of the screen (in portrait mode – swipe left in landscape) and tap the '''Game Booster''' icon (usually in the far left). Several options will appear; tap '''Screenshot''' at the bottom right.


[[Category:Real world articles]]
[[Category:Real world articles]]

Revision as of 20:48, 3 September 2020

If you do any gaming in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, you’ll need to know how to take screenshots on your own device so you’ll be able to submit your scores through the website. This guide will walk you through how to take screenshots on common devices through means that are generally built in to the device.

Be aware that you may be required to submit specific screenshots for different games, so be sure to read the competition rules carefully and/or review game-specific screenshot requirements on the Supported Games wiki.

Desktop/Laptop Screenshots

Windows

Windows 10

Print Screen

If you’re using Windows 10, you should be able to press the Windows key simultaneously with the Print Screen (PrtScrn or PrtSc) key in the upper right on your keyboard to automatically save the image to your Pictures > Screenshots folder. Some systems may also be set up to save images to your OneDrive.

Snip & Sketch

Snip & Sketch provides another keyboard shortcut for taking Screenshots. Just hit Windows Key + Shift + S to launch a toolbar that gives you tools to choose more precisely what you’d like to capture.

Your captured image will be saved to your clipboard and a copy of it will appear as a thumbnail in the lower right of your screen. If you click on the thumbnail, you’ll have the option to save it as a .png, .jpg or .gif file.

Windows Game Bar

Windows Game Bar is designed primarily to record gaming sessions, but you can also use it to capture screenshots. The Windows Key + S shortcut will open the game bar; tap the camera button in the Broadcast & Capture section to save a screenshot to the Videos/Captures folder under your main user folder.

Older Windows Systems

If you’re not using Windows 10, almost any Windows PC will allow you to capture an image of your screen using the Print Screen key to copy the image to your keyboard (use Alt + Print Screen if you only want it to capture your active window instead of the whole screen).

It won’t seem like anything happened at first, but you’ll be able to paste that image into any image editing program or even into a Word document. Just type Ctrl + V to paste.

Make sure you save your image in an image format. If you paste it into Word, do NOT submit the Word document with the image. Instead, right click on the image and choose Save As Picture to save the screenshot as a .png or .jpg.

Mac

Current Systems

If you’re using a recent version of the macOS, you’ll be able to access a built-in Screenshot app using Shift + Command + 5. An editable selection will appear with a toolbar that will allow you to capture or record any section of your screen. Click Capture to take the screenshot.

Note that you can decide where you want your screenshots to be saved by clicking the Options button on the toolbar.

Older than Mojave

If you’re using a system prior to Mojave, you can use Shift + Command + 3 to take a screenshot of the entire screen, or Shift + Command + 4 to select a specific area of the screen to capture. Your screenshot should be automatically saved to your desktop with a time stamped file name.

These shortcuts work with newer systems, as well, so use whatever is easiest for you!

Mobile Screenshots

If you do any mobile gaming from your phone or tablet, you’ll need to know how to take a screenshot from your mobile device to submit your scores.

iPhone or iPad

If your iPhone or iPad still has a Home button, hold the Sleep/Wake button and press the Home button to take a screenshot. If your device doesn’t have a Home button, hold the side button on the right side of the screen (top button for iPad Pro) and the volume up button at the same time.

Typically, you’ll know you’ve succeeded if you see your screen flash and hear the sound of a camera shutter (if your sound is on).

Your screenshot will be saved in your Camera Roll and Screenshots album when you’re ready to access them to submit your scores.

Android

Android devices are not as uniform as Apple devices, but one or more the following solutions may work for your device. Again, look for the flash of the screen to confirm you’ve succeeded.

  • Hold the power and volume down buttons.
  • Hold the power and home buttons (if your device has a physical home button).
  • Hold down the power button, then select Screenshot from the menu that appears
  • If you have Bixby or Google Assistant enabled, you can use the voice command, “Take a screenshot.”
  • When playing a game, swipe up from the bottom of the screen (in portrait mode – swipe left in landscape) and tap the Game Booster icon (usually in the far left). Several options will appear; tap Screenshot at the bottom right.