Take Screenshot
Capture the screen (or a region) to a PNG file.
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
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Save to (optional) | file | Optional | Blank = 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 Y | number | Optional | Supports variables | |
| Region width | number | Optional | Supports variables | |
| Region height | number | Optional | Supports variables | |
| Store path in (optional) | variable | Optional | Example: shotPath |
How to use Take Screenshot
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Take Screenshot command from the Image & OCR group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Take Screenshot has 6 configurable field(s).
- 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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