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Download Video Snipping Tool from My PureBasic Stuff

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A standalone OpenCV application (PureBasic Interface to OpenCV not required).
- record a users window actions, encoded to an AVI video file
- can be configured as a PureBasic Tool

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SNIPPING MODES:
- Bullseye Snipping
- Rectangular Snipping
- Desktop Mode
- Program Mode

Download the following XVID codec for fast encoding and small video sizes; works in both PureBasic x86/x64 (single install).
- no other options are required
- START > XVID > Encoder Config > Other Options... > Display encoding status (remove checkbox)

PureBasic Tool Settings
1. IDE Menu: Tools > Configure Tools...
2. Click [ New ] button
- x86 Settings
-- Commandline: [ Root Folder... ]\Video_Snipping_Tool_WIN_SRC\binaries\x86\Video Snipping.exe
-- Arguments: "%PATH" "%HOME"
-- Working Directory: [ Root Folder... ]\Video_Snipping_Tool_WIN_SRC\binaries\x86\
-- Name: Video Snipping (x86)
- x64 Settings
-- Commandline: [ Root Folder... ]\Video_Snipping_Tool_WIN_SRC\binaries\x64\Video Snipping.exe
-- Arguments: "%PATH" "%HOME"
-- Working Directory: [ Root Folder... ]\Video_Snipping_Tool_WIN_SRC\binaries\x64\
-- Name: Video Snipping (x64)

Thanks, will have to play with this later.

Hi Dude,

Let me know if you find any problems.

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Updated:
- added a 64 bit version
- added a couple enhancements
- can be configured as a PureBasic Tool

PureBasic Tool Settings
1. IDE Menu: Tools > Configure Tools...
2. Click [ New ] button
- x86 Settings
-- Commandline: [ Root Folder... ]\Video_Snipping_Tool_WIN_SRC\binaries\x86\Video Snipping.exe
-- Arguments: "%PATH" "%HOME"
-- Working Directory: [ Root Folder... ]\Video_Snipping_Tool_WIN_SRC\binaries\x86\
-- Name: Video Snipping (x86)
- x64 Settings
-- Commandline: [ Root Folder... ]\Video_Snipping_Tool_WIN_SRC\binaries\x64\Video Snipping.exe
-- Arguments: "%PATH" "%HOME"
-- Working Directory: [ Root Folder... ]\Video_Snipping_Tool_WIN_SRC\binaries\x64\
-- Name: Video Snipping (x64)

Updated:
- added some minor error checking
- added some small improvements

Download the following XVID codec for fast encoding and small video sizes; works in both PureBasic x86/x64 (single install).
- no other options are required
- START > XVID > Encoder Config > Other Options... > Display encoding status (remove checkbox)

NB*: See the first post for instructions and the second post for additional information.

Updated:
- added XML Builder (source code included)

When using the program as a standalone application or from the IDE and the required XML files are missing, XML Builder will auto-open to assist you in creating them.

NB*: See the previous post for required Tool Settings changes; first post updated.

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Updated:
- fixed a bug that would stop the encoding process
- added Record Window enhancements
- added XML Builder enhancements
- added additional error checking

Description looks promising. I don't like most of existing soft in this category, will try your stuff next time.

Hi Lunasole,

Let me know if you find any problems.

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Updated:
- added manual mode
- squashed a small bug

Manual Mode: Either as a standalone application or a PureBasic IDE tool, the recording process can now be started manually.
- see the first post for instructions

NB*: I noticed that some windows (command console) were not triggering the Windows Hook, so I added manual mode.

Hello JHPJHP

Thanks a lot for your another great job

I have download the last version, and run it in W7 X86 / v5.62 x86 and i have an error at the compilation
I don't understand anything, and be sad to can't help you anymore, because this time no line red, just MsgBox

Hi Kwai chang caine,

Thank you for trying the application and reporting your findings.

What was the error you received from the MsgBox?

You should not have to compile the source code... will it execute directly from the IDE?.. have you tried executing the prebuilt binaries from /binaries/x86/?

NB*: Awhile back I removed all the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Libraries from my OpenCV downloads; should already be included in the latest Windows OS.

Hello JHPJHP
Ahhh !!! excuse me i don't know i don't try to run the source code

So i have running directly the EXE in "Record_Window_WIN_SRC_BIN\binaries\x86\Record Window.exe" and i have exactely the same MsgBox



Surely KCC, like usually, not have what is needed in his bad PC

Hi Kwai chang caine,

Please try adding the following Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Libraries to the matching binaries subfolder.
- execute Record Window.exe from the binaries folder or run the example RecordWindow_x86.pb from the IDE to see if the problem has been resolved

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Updated:
- added a Hide Window button
-- Waiting: the button can be toggled and will hide the window when capturing starts (defaulted in Desktop mode)
-- Capturing: the button can be clicked to hide the window immediately
- press the End key to stop capturing, unhide the window, and begin encoding images

Manual-mode: double clicking the window will begin the capture process, alternately pressing the Home key will also work.
Auto-mode: closing your program window will end capturing and begin encoding, alternately the End Key will also work.

The XML Builder and default settings have been updated to reflect the high performance provided by the XVID encoder.

NB*: The first two posts have been updated to reflect the current changes.

I'm not with the same machine than yesterday, now i'm with W10 X64 / v5.62 x86
And the two EXE works, X64 and X86
Furthermore i can compile without problem in X86
Thanks again for your help, now i can test your nice program

Like promises, i have tested your tools

W10 x86 version
First i have activing the desktop capture, and that works
The definition is less than the original, but it's surely normal
After, i have disable the desktop capture, and here the red circle move really quickly, that appear not normal
And the video cannot be readed

W10 x64 version
With this version, my windows are not detected, with or not desktop capture actived

Hi Kwai chang caine,

Thank you again for your time testing the application.

I think you might be using an old version of the program, can you download the latest release to see if it makes a difference.
- for this test the XML files do not need to be modified, and should already be located in the root folder of the download

Have you downloaded and installed the XVID codec; this is a necessary step for high quality videos.
- no other options are required
- START > XVID > Encoder Config > Other Options... > Display encoding status (remove checkbox)

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Open RecordWindow_x86.pb from the PureBasic (x86) IDE.
2. Execute the program directly from the IDE.
3. A small window should open with a blue dot.
4. Press the Home key to begin capturing snapshots.
5. The window should hide itself (flashing SysTrayIcon).
6. Wait no longer then 20 seconds, moving your mouse pointer around the screen.
7. Press the End key to stop capturing.
8. The small window should return with a green cycling circle (removed SysTrayIcon).
9. The small window will close when encoding is complete.

The video Desktop Manual Mode.avi should be located at the root of the download folder.

Please let me know the quality and size of the video, and the approx. time it took to create it.