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Syntax:: screenshot filename
Parameters:: filename: String - desired path and name relative <USERDIR>\Screenshot\. If empty string "" used, the filename will be autogenerated in format: YYYY_MM_DD_hh_mm_ss.png
Return Value:: Boolean - true if success

Example 1:: screenshot "";
Example 2:: screenshot "testFile.png";
Example 3:: The following code will result in the screenshot being placed in \Documents\Arma 3\Screenshots\any\where\you\want.png screenshot "any\where\you\want.png";

: Report bugs on the Feedback Tracker and/or discuss them on the Arma Discord or on the Forums.
Only post proven facts here! Add Note

: Posted on July 18, 2016 - 18:31 (UTC)
IT07: This command only captures the rendered picture (including ppEffects). GUI nor the mouse are visible on the screenshot. (Arma 3 1.62.137494)

: Posted on December 3, 2017 - 08:42 (UTC)
POLPOX: Change Sampling on Video Options to make bigger picture than your screen.
For example, 200% sampling on 1920x1080 screen and take screenshot via this command, it will generate a 3840x2160 picture.

: Posted on March 20, 2018 - 15:29 (UTC)
Komachi: The command will silently fail if your profiles folder is configured to be somewhere else (-profiles parameter), or if your HDR setting is below 16 (configurable in arma3.cfg or medium and above in in-game settings) For full reference on recommended settings consult Eden Editor: Configuring Asset Previews

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