Notes on document
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The ScreenSnippet API is used to capture a snippet of their desktop (unconstrained by the host application window) and highlight portions of this snippet so it can then be consumed by the host application. This functionality is similar to the Windows Screen Snippet tool that when used in rectangle capture mode. This lets a user captures portions of the Windows Desktop, highlight aspects of the image and then save this image for sharing.
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Creates a new instance of the ScreenSnippet object.
Syntax
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let mySnippet = new ScreenSnippet(); |
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let mySnippet = new ssf.ScreenSnippet(); |
Parameters
None.
Methods
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capture() |
Creates a new instance of the ScreenSnippet object.
Syntax
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mySnippet.capture().then(function(bitmap) { ... }); |
Parameters
none
Returns
A Promise that resolves to an ImageBitmap object with contains the captured image and type.
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Discussion points:
(From Gareth) I've assumed we have a preference for promises vs callbacks. This seems inline with modern HTML5 standards which are deprecating callbacks.
(From Gareth) We should discuss the return object for the capture method. I've currently followed the Minuet approach.