Screenshots on Kobos?

rcentros · 06-11-2023, 08:47 PM

I'm pretty sure I used to be able to take screenshots on the Kobo. I tried one today after editing the eReader.config file and there was no effect when I set [Features Settings] to Screenshots=true. Has this been moved to Developer options or are screenshots just gone in Kobos?

Sorry if this question has been answered, but I haven't seen anything recent on this and this is the first time I wanted to use this feature in a while.

Thanks for any information.

DNSB · 06-11-2023, 10:26 PM

Are you using [Feature Settings]? It should be [FeatureSettings] with no space.

Code:

[FeatureSettings]
ExcludeSyncFolders=\\.(?!kobo|adobe).*?
IgnoreCaptivePortal=true
Screenshots=true

rcentros · 06-12-2023, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

Are you using [Feature Settings]? It should be [FeatureSettings] with no space.

That's where I screwed up. I'll retest now...

Yep. Works fine. I accidentally took about five screenshots after getting the setting right. I guess I expected a "blink" or something.

There was a "%20" in the space between Feature and Settings.

Hope I remember this next time.

Thanks.

JSWolf · 06-12-2023, 06:59 AM

It's better to use NickelMenu. I have it set to be able to toggle screenshots on and off. No having to edit the config file.

rcentros · 06-12-2023, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It's better to use NickelMenu. I have it set to be able to toggle screenshots on and off. No having to edit the config file.

I take screenshots so rarely that changing the config file back and forth is not a big deal... so long as I read the instructions and actually follow them.

Cootey · 06-19-2023, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It's better to use NickelMenu. I have it set to be able to toggle screenshots on and off. No having to edit the config file.

I concur, but if he’s only using it once in a blue moon, tweaking the config is a simpler solution.

I don’t mind complex, though. After I take my screenshot, I FTP into my Kobo on my iPhone and download the screenshots to my camera roll. 🤓

Colonel Cathcart · 06-20-2023, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcentros

That's where I screwed up. I'll retest now...

Yep. Works fine. I accidentally took about five screenshots after getting the setting right. I guess I expected a "blink" or something.

There was a "%20" in the space between Feature and Settings.

Hope I remember this next time.

Thanks.

No need to remember, really, just change true to false. Keep it there in the config file.

JSWolf · 06-20-2023, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cootey

I concur, but if he’s only using it once in a blue moon, tweaking the config is a simpler solution.

I don’t mind complex, though. After I take my screenshot, I FTP into my Kobo on my iPhone and download the screenshots to my camera roll. 🤓

Actually, tweaking the config is a more difficult solution then NickelMenu even if it's only done once in a blue moon. I don't take screen caps all that often, but it's a lot easier to do so using NickelMenu.

rcentros · 06-20-2023, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colonel Cathcart

No need to remember, really, just change true to false. Keep it there in the config file.

Except that keeps you from turning off your Kobo (which I do to preserve battery life).

rcentros · 06-20-2023, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Actually, tweaking the config is a more difficult solution then NickelMenu even if it's only done once in a blue moon. I don't take screen caps all that often, but it's a lot easier to do so using NickelMenu.

I don't load extra stuff on my eReaders. I don't even patch the Kobos anymore. I like to keep things simple.

Colonel Cathcart · 06-21-2023, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcentros

Except that keeps you from turning off your Kobo (which I do to preserve battery life).

are you sure you did it right? my config file contains:

Code:

Screenshots=false

and I have no problem using the power button to sleep the device.

DNSB · 06-21-2023, 12:19 PM

If you use NickelMenu, you can also add entries to power off and restart your Kobo.

IF Screenshots=false is in your config file, it should have no effect on using the power button to put your Kobo to sleep or powering off.

JSWolf · 06-21-2023, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

If you use NickelMenu, you can also add entries to power off and restart your Kobo.

IF Screenshots=false is in your config file, it should have no effect on using the power button to put your Kobo to sleep or powering off.

Also, if you use NickelMenu, you can reconnect to the USB to update the metadata (with calibre) without the need to unplug/replug the USB cable

ownedbycats · 06-24-2023, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Also, if you use NickelMenu, you can reconnect to the USB to update the metadata (with calibre) without the need to unplug/replug the USB cable

I also have a menu entry to toggle USB autoconnect, in case I ever want to turn it off for some reason.

rcentros · 06-25-2023, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colonel Cathcart

are you sure you did it right? my config file contains:

Code:

Screenshots=false

and I have no problem using the power button to sleep the device.

No, my fault. I guess I was thinking of another message when I responded to yours. I did set "Screenshots=false" on my Clara HD and the power button works fine. For some reason I got it in my muddled brain that you meant that I should keep Screenshots=true set instead. I have no idea how I came to that conclusion.

Sorry for my confusion.

06-11-2023, 08:47 PM	#1
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,956 Karma: 53555555 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Voyage	Screenshots on Kobos? I'm pretty sure I used to be able to take screenshots on the Kobo. I tried one today after editing the eReader.config file and there was no effect when I set [Features Settings] to Screenshots=true. Has this been moved to Developer options or are screenshots just gone in Kobos? Sorry if this question has been answered, but I haven't seen anything recent on this and this is the first time I wanted to use this feature in a while. Thanks for any information.

06-11-2023, 10:26 PM	#2
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 48,175 Karma: 174315444 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	Are you using [Feature Settings]? It should be [FeatureSettings] with no space. Code: [FeatureSettings] ExcludeSyncFolders=\\.(?!kobo\|adobe).*? IgnoreCaptivePortal=true Screenshots=true

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