Take custom screenshot

Takes a custom screenshot using the sizing tool.

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Actions Used

Format Date
Formats a date and time into text.
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Wait to Return
Pauses execution until you leave the Shortcuts app and return to it. This action might be useful after an action that switches apps, to pause execution until you return to the Shortcuts app.
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Get Device Details
Gets information about the current device.
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Save File
Save files to iCloud Drive. Turn off “Ask Where to Save” in order to specify a destination path in the Shortcuts folder.
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Text
Passes the specified text to the next action.
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Set Name
Sets the name of the item passed as input.
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Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Take%20custom%20screenshot
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Take%20custom%20screenshot
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Take custom screenshot” end tell

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