Taking screenshots with the interface on?

[NancyJ]

I'm trying to capture the map with markers on but when I take screenshots (c) the interface, including the markers is hidden.  I know it must, at some point at least, have been possible because the guide has maps with the interface on. I also tried doing print screen but when I pasted it into photoshop it was black.

[jersygirl15]

I don't think print screen works , every time i try it and paste in photoshop or even paint it's black!

[jmz95]

The Prima guide says, "Taking a screenshot strips out the user interface by default." I would assume this means that you can go to the options and have it set to where the UI will show up in screenshots. Have you tried that?

[NancyJ]

I tried the show/hide selection in the options and it made no difference, I don't know if thats a new bug they introduced or if it was only intended to work for video capture.

[jmz95]

In that case, I have no idea what to do. Sorry, I've never been one to take many screenshots.

[TommyT]

I've had success with using Print Screen and pasting it into MS Paint.

[Pam]

I've also been able to use Print Screen and MS Paint.

[Carl]

I use Fraps for anything I need to do like that. Great program. Run it, set what key you want to take screenshots with and voila. It records videos too, but with a watermark unregistered.

[jmz95]

Do you use the free version Carl?

[GoswaldtheGargoyle]

I have found that using print screen works when the Sims is in windowed mode rather than in full screen mode, if that helps.