Need System Screen shots? Just Snag It November 19, 2008
Posted by Amal in Tools and Softwares.Tags: SnagIt, software
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So what is the best screen shot editor for a technical writer? According to my opinion thank heavens there was Snag It. Let me describe why photoshop, paint and others are not so cute and smart for me.
So once we install snag it. It makes itself available in the task bar, we forget everything. Let’s see I have a User manual to create, well lets say I need to describe a authentication form. So here I go:
I jot out the main navigation of the system
I get in for a hardcore UAT of the developed system / software
Throughout the UAT, I just keep pressing Print Screen and keep saving the shots serially for each module
Nifty huh ?
What do you use for screen shots?
Turn Word documents to PDF format November 7, 2008
Posted by Amal in Manuals, Tools and Softwares.Tags: CutePDF Writer, PDF
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Word documents are editable. Sometimes we need a PDF format for online documents and transfers. Adobe PDF creator is a great but costly option. So what is the alternative?
How about a PDF printer for free? Sounds good?
There is a free MS Word add on called CutePDF Writer. Download the setup from:
http://www.download.com/CutePDF-Writer/3000-6675_4-10724321.html
- Double click on the setup icon to initiate setup
CutePDF Writer Setup
- Click on “Next” to continue with setup
CutePDF Writer Setup
- Accept the agreement and follow the setup screen to complete setup
CutePDF Writer Setup
- Navigate to “Printers and Faxes” from the Start Menu
Printer and Faxes
- Right click on “CutePDF Writer” and set it as the default printer
Default Printer Setup
- Open up the word document you need a PDF format of
- Navigate to Files –> Print
Default Printer Setup
[ Note: The default print mode is CutePDFW Writer, this mode will always let you turn the document to PDF. If a hard print copy is needed please select the appropriate printer from drop down]
Name and Save the PDF
- Provide a suitable name for the PDF file and click on Save
Save your word documents from unauthorised edits by converting them to PDF with this cheap option.
