xxWebScreenshot allows automated capturing of websites into PNG format which are saved into the Station files. These screenshots can then be exposed via a simple servlet rather than giving access to any part of the station files.
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This component requested the Activelogix:webScreenshot license feature to operate |
Installation
After installing the JAR and license file, the WebScreenshot component can be accessed by opening the "webScreenshot" palette. There are two components within the palette:
- WebScreenshot - Main application, can be installed anywhere in the station. One or more "Screenshot" components can be added as children.
- Screenshot - Allows capturing of one website, must be placed underneath the "WebScreenshot" component.
WebScreenshot
- Status - Status of WebScreenshot
- Fault Cause - Explanation of any error (such as unlicensed)
- Screenshot* - any number of Screenshot components can be added as children to the WebSCreenshot component
Screenshot
- Status - Status of this Screenshot component. Will display "Capturing" when a screenshot is taking place
- Interval - How often this component will capture a screenshot of the webpage
- URL - The URL of the website that will be captured
- Min-Width - The minimum width of the resulting screenshot. For example, if the requested screenshot is only 400px wide but "Min Width" is set to 600px, the resulting screenshot would be 600px.
- Delay - How long the website will be allowed to load before captured.