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In this issue:
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CaptureWizPro updated for Windows 7.
We like Windows 7.
Best settings for maximum recording speed.
Trick for splitting scroll captures into pages.

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CaptureWizPro updated for Windows 7.
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We're ready for Windows 7! Here's a beta test of the next version of CaptureWizPro:

http://www.PixelMetrics.com/Update

This version features compatibility with Windows 7 and a small fix for the true-color AVI compressor.

When we release the final version, it'll be a free update for those who purchased CWP 4.0 or above.

Thank you for checking it out and letting me know if you have any problems! - Dave

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We like Windows 7.
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Windows 7 is better for screen capture. Improved disk caching means smoother recording and the Aero interface permits capturing more things, like video players, without turning off "hardware acceleration" Being speed freaks, we like seven's fast startup and shut down, user interface improvements and numerous fixes. On a scale of one to ten, we'd give XP a 6, Vista a 2 and Windows 7 a 7.

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Best settings for maximum recording speed.
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In our tests, display settings have a big impact on recording speed. You can record 70% faster by not using the glassy Aero interface. Record 80% faster by switching from 32-bit to 16-bit color. Record 70% faster by not using large fonts, now called "DPI scaling". Slow drives and slow graphics cards also make a huge difference. We saw a 50% difference just between two monitors on one computer, because the older monitor used a slower PCI interface.

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Trick for splitting scroll captures into pages.
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We suggest saving long scroll captures in the new Microsoft XPS format. It splits the giant image into separate pages inside one XPS file. You can then give the XPS file to others, view the pages in the Windows Explorer preview pane, or, here's the key benefit, easily print the whole thing on separate pages.

Here's how. After capture, on the output toolbar, click Print, then, for Printer, select Microsoft XPS Document Writer.

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