Remapping Print Screen Button

[Toraxon]

I am trying to find out if there is a way to bind the print screen button (or take screen shot) to a different, common button that is closer than trying to reach across the key board to take a picture of something spectacular but missing it. What I would like to do is set it to a mouse key binding (I have mouse buttons on the side of mine). If anyone could help, I would be most appreciated.

 

TL;DR version: If, and how, can I rebind my screenshot key for fallout.

[BGatot]

Unfortunately, the answer seem to be no. I've tried two different keyboard mapping software, they work in windows or some other programs/games, but not in Fallout 3. :wallbash:

 

Fortunately, there's another way. Just use an external screenshot taking program such as Fraps or SnagIt. As a bonus, you'd be able to save the screenshot in a folder of your choice, and in a better, space-saving format than .bmp! :smile:

[Toraxon]

Ok, I am going to try fraps, never used SnagIt however. Is it picture only taking program? I know fraps can do both video and picture only in sample sizes.

 

 

Also, I found out from another source saying that changing the config .inf file for fallout to make print screen to what ever you want.

Edited January 28, 2011 by Toraxon

[Agnot2006]

The Groovatron mod takes screen shots using ‘P’ Key and even removes the headup display as it does it.

[evilneko]

AutoHotkey can do it.

 

Well, actually, what it can do is allow you to assign another key to the PrtSc function. It's pretty easy to do, too.

 

Example:

 

Using notepad or any other text editor, create a file containing this:

 

F10::PrintScreen

 

Save it as screencap.ahk. (With notepad, change the file type to all files before saving, or it will slap a .txt extension on it.)

 

Then, simply double click your screencap.ahk file before playing Fallout. F10 will take screenshots. You may of course replace F10 with whatever key you want. When you're done, right click the green/white "H" icon in the system tray and click exit.

[satanslilhelper]

I use the groovatron, as mentioned by Agnot2006. I love that you don't have to worry about using "tm" to clear the HUD. The key used for this is also remappable, I take screenies with my left windows button.