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Take Screenshot

Capture the screen (or a region) to a PNG file.

Image & OCRScreenshot

Overview

Take Screenshot is a no-code automation step in the Image & OCR category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 6 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.

What it does

Capture the screen (or a region) to a PNG file.

Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
Save to (optional)file
OptionalBlank = a timestamped PNG in the temp folder. '.png' added automatically.
Example: C:/temp/screen.png
Supports variables
Region X (blank = full screen)number
Optional
Supports variables
Region Ynumber
Optional
Supports variables
Region widthnumber
Optional
Supports variables
Region heightnumber
Optional
Supports variables
Store path in (optional)variable
Optional
Example: shotPath

How to use Take Screenshot

  1. 1

    Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Take Screenshot command from the Image & OCR group onto the canvas.

  2. 2

    Set its parameters in the side panel — Take Screenshot has 6 configurable field(s).

  3. 3

    Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Take Screenshot command do?

Capture the screen (or a region) to a PNG file.

Which group does the Take Screenshot command belong to?

Take Screenshot is part of the Image & OCR group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.

Does the Take Screenshot command take any parameters?

Yes — Take Screenshot has 6 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.

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