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Mac keyboard screenshot help

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:19 pm
by samspot

I'm using a mac keyboard and the command+F13 shortcut doesn't seem to be working. I don't have a screenshots folder in /media/fat, and I'm assuming it would be created the first time I create a screenshot. Other function keys do work (F9, F12).

I'd prefer not to use the keyboard for this and a controller instead, but my googling indicates that isn't possible.

If you have any ideas I'd appreciate it!


Re: Mac keyboard screenshot help

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:33 pm
by Longtime4321

Honestly, there should be a mappable screenshot button. I don't like having to switch to a keyboard every time I want to take a screenshot.


Re: Mac keyboard screenshot help

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:51 pm
by antibolo
Longtime4321 wrote: Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:33 pm

Honestly, there should be a mappable screenshot button. I don't like having to switch to a keyboard every time I want to take a screenshot.

Especially considering that many modern controllers have dedicated screenshot buttons for that very purpose.

It should be like the Menu action where you can assign it as either a dedicated button, or a button combo.

Might try my hand at implementing it, if nobody else is already working on that.


Re: Mac keyboard screenshot help

Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:08 pm
by lagerfeldt
samspot wrote: Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:19 pm

I'm using a mac keyboard and the command+F13 shortcut doesn't seem to be working. I don't have a screenshots folder in /media/fat, and I'm assuming it would be created the first time I create a screenshot. Other function keys do work (F9, F12).

I'd prefer not to use the keyboard for this and a controller instead, but my googling indicates that isn't possible.

If you have any ideas I'd appreciate it!

Doesn't work here with a Mac keyboard and Command+F13 or any other combination of modifier keys and F13.

Seems broken. Perhaps it used to work, but no more.

I switched from my Mac keyboard to a standard US Windows keyboard for that reason.


Re: Mac keyboard screenshot help

Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:23 am
by samspot

Thanks all and thanks for confirming it isn't only me. I decluttered a while back and only have the one keyboard now. I'd love to be able to map this to a controller someday. I don't typically have a keyboard attached.


Re: Mac keyboard screenshot help

Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:02 pm
by kidcraftsman

I've encountered an issue with my Mac keyboard where the Command+F13 shortcut for taking screenshots isn't functioning as expected. Interestingly, I've noticed that there's no screenshots folder in /media/fat, and I'm assuming it should be generated the first time a screenshot is created. Notably, other function keys like F9 and F12 are working without any problems.

While I would ideally prefer to use a controller for this task, my research indicates that it might not be a viable option. If anyone has insights or suggestions on resolving the Command+F13 shortcut issue or alternative approaches using a controller, I would greatly appreciate any assistance!

Thank you.


Re: Mac keyboard screenshot help

Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:10 pm
by KennyL

You could try Remote extension. It has screen shot function. It captures at native resolution so you might need to resize.

https://github.com/wizzomafizzo/mrext/b ... /remote.md

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