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MetroWindow not detectable by applications as Screen2Gif and WinSnap

See original GitHub issue

Describe the bug

For some reason, a MetroWindow isn’t seen as a Window by applications like Screen2Gif and WinSnap.

Steps to reproduce

Install WinSnap or Screen2Gif
Try to record the window (Screen2Gif) or take a screenshot of the window (WinSnap)

Expected behavior

MetroWindow being like any other window and being selectable in applications that requires you to select windows.

Actual behavior

Screen2Gif can’t find Window.
WinSnap returns a completely blank image.

Additional note

Happens only if the VS debugger is attached.

Environment

MahApps.Metro version: v2.1.0
Windows build number: Win10 2004 [Version 19041.329]
Visual Studio: 2019 16.6.1
Target Framework: .Net Core 3.1

Issue Analytics

State:
Created 3 years ago
Comments:18 (4 by maintainers)

Top GitHub Comments

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Newrad0603commented, Jul 16, 2020

I worked with @LyalinDotCom and came up with a sample that creates a WPF window that is visible to ScreenToGif like VS is, and allows custom chrome. It can be found here: https://github.com/LyalinDotCom/WPF_SingleBorderWindowNoChrome

I tried to comment the code to explain the basics, but if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

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LyalinDotComcommented, Jul 10, 2020

Will try to assist, right now I am not sure who to ask but I am trying to figure it out…