WebScreenshot 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.
License Requirements
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.