On 16/10/2010 6:54 PM, Jay Maechtlen wrote: > I usually use Alt-PrtScn > and paste it in Word or the equivalent. > > That catches "active window", which is usually the dialog box. > Reason being: I get the dialog box caption/title also, which is often > ambiguous or otherwise needing of improvement. >
Yes, I also use that method when more info is needed. But there are times when all you need are the words in the error message, and the simplicity and speed of copy/paste is invaluable at those times. Best, -- Stuart Rogers Technical Communicator Phoenix Geophysics Limited 3781 Victoria Park Avenue, Unit 3 Toronto, ON, Canada M1W 3K5 +1 (416) 491-7340 x 325 http://www.phoenix-geophysics.com