In this section, we will review the options for porting an image from Tableau into other applications and discuss the pros and cons of each method. We'll begin by surveying various screenshot applications, and then we will consider the methods available directly in Tableau.
Perhaps the easiest way to capture an image in Tableau is to use a screen capture tool. Of the screen capture tools available, SnagIt, by TechSmith, may be considered the market leader. Personally, I'm a long-time user and a big fan of SnagIt. Almost all the images in this book were captured using this tool. The default settings of SnagIt allow the user to press the print screen key and then drag a marquee over an area for capture. Other options include capturing the entire screen, capturing specific windows, and even creating short screen capture videos. Once the capture is made, SnagIt opens a feature-rich editor in which the user can create...