How to open the SnippingTool (Win Tool) passing a parameter to start automatically?

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I'm trying to open the Windows tool called SnippingTool and look for an option to start a new snip automatically. Something like this:

cmd c:\Windows\System32\SnippingTool.exe /new

Some ideas?

user6167

Posted 2016-06-27T20:53:16.713

Reputation: 61

There is a AutoHotKey script that you can try. http://www.mrautomaton.com/2015/10/26/automate-snipping-tool-with-autohotkey/

– w32sh – 2016-06-27T21:15:34.470

2If you are looking for instant screenshot, use Windows Key + Print Screen to instantly save the screenshot inside Pictures/Screenshots folder. – Michael D – 2016-06-27T21:22:00.023

@w32sh works very well, thank you, put your comment as ans, please. – user6167 – 2016-06-27T21:35:01.427

SnippingTool.exe /clip will capture a region to clipboard, so you can paste on any picture editor, as well on Windows 10 Creators Update there is a hotkey Win+Shift+S – vhanla – 2017-06-08T18:29:59.813

Answers

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/clip will do the trick.

Create a link and add C:\Windows\System32\snippingtool.exe /clip.

Then add it to your task bar.

Every time you click, the selection cross will be shown. After selecting, the selection will be copied to the clip board.

Alex

Posted 2016-06-27T20:53:16.713

Reputation: 81