Capturing Images

You can create snapshots of the 3D view and share them with other users.

Before you begin: By default, snapshots are taken at the current size displayed in the widget. For a better image resolution, maximize your window or switch to Full screen mode.
  1. From the Tools section of the action bar, click Capture Snapshot .
  2. In the Save Snapshot to Computer dialog box, define the appropriate options:
    OptionDescription
    FormatLets you select the image format:
    • JPEG
    • PNG
    DimensionsLets you define the image dimensions (in pixels):
    • 1920 x 1080 px (16:9)
    • 1440 x 1080 px (4:3)
    • 1080 x 1080 px (1:1).
    CustomLets you define your own dimensions. To do so, specify the appropriate values in the Width and Height boxes.
  3. Click OK.
    A tab named "XCitySnap_number" ("number" being incremented for each new snapshot you take) is displayed at the bottom of the widget.
    Note: Only the 3D canvas is captured. This means that user interface elements (such as the localisator, the mouse cursor or annotations) are not displayed on the image.
  4. Click the up arrow next to the tab name, and then select the appropriate option:
    • Open to display the picture in a viewer:

    • Show in folder to display the storage location on your local disk. By default, the image is saved in C:\Users\user_name\Downloads.

    On mobile devices only: Use long press on the image to access the Save Image and Copy standard context commands. The Save Image command lets you retrieve the image in your camera roll used by the Photos app.

  5. Share the captured image through collaborative spaces (such as 3DSwym, 3DSpace, or 3DDrive), through e-mails or any other relevant method.