LUA Reference Guide
2.11
2.11
  • EdgeTX LUA Reference Guide
  • Overview
    • Lua Basics
    • LUA version and included libraries
      • io Library
    • Script Types
      • One-Time Scripts
      • Telemetry Scripts
      • Widget Scripts
      • Function Scripts
      • Mixes Scripts
    • Radios
      • BetaFPV
      • FlySky
      • FrSky
      • Jumper
      • Radiomaster
        • TX16S
    • Internal indexes
      • Source List
      • Switch Positions List
  • LUA API Reference
    • Constants
      • Color Constants
      • Flags and Pattern Constants
      • Key Event Constants
      • Logical Switch Function Constants
      • Screen Constants
      • Special Character Constants
      • Special Function Constants
      • Touch Event Constants
      • Widget Options Constants
      • Units
    • Display LCD
      • Lcd Functions Overview
      • lcd.clear
      • lcd.drawBitmap
      • lcd.drawChannel
      • lcd.drawCombobox(x, y, w, list, idx [, flags])
      • lcd.drawFilledRectangle(x, y, w, h [, flags])
      • lcd.drawGauge(x, y, w, h, fill, maxfill [, flags])
      • lcd.drawLine(x1, y1, x2, y2, pattern, flags)
      • lcd.drawNumber(x, y, value [, flags])
      • lcd.drawPixmap(x, y, name)
      • lcd.drawPoint(x, y)
      • lcd.drawRectangle(x, y, w, h [, flags [, t]])
      • lcd.drawScreenTitle(title, page, pages)
      • lcd.drawSource(x, y, source [, flags])
      • lcd.drawSwitch(x, y, switch, flags)
      • lcd.drawText(x, y, text [, flags])
      • lcd.drawTimer(x, y, value [, flags])
      • lcd.drawAnnulus(x, y, r1, r2, start, end [, flags])
      • lcd.drawArc(x, y, r, start, end [, flags])
      • lcd.drawCircle(x, y, r [, flags])
      • lcd.drawFilledCircle(x, y, r [, flags])
      • lcd.drawFilledTriangle(x1, y1, x2, y2, x3, y3 [, flags])
      • lcd.drawHudRectangle(pitch, roll, xmin, xmax, ymin, ymax [, flags])
      • lcd.drawLineWithClipping(x1, y1, x2, y2, xmin, xmax, ymin, ymax, pattern [, flags])
      • lcd.drawPie(x, y, r, start, end [, flags])
      • lcd.drawTriangle(x1, y1, x2, y2, x3, y3 [, flags])
      • lcd.getColor(area)
      • lcd.getLastLeftPos()
      • lcd.getLastPos()
      • lcd.getLastRightPos()
      • lcd.drawBitmapPattern(bitmap, x, y [, flags])
      • lcd.drawBitmapPatternPie(bitmap, x, y, startAngle, endAngle [, flags])
      • lcd.drawTextLines(x, y, w, h, text [, flags])
      • lcd.exitFullScreen()
      • lcd.invertRect(x, y, w, h [, flags])
      • lcd.refresh()
      • lcd.RGB
      • lcd.resetBacklightTimeout()
      • lcd.setColor(area, color)
      • lcd.sizeText(text [, flags])
      • popupConfirmation(title, message, event)
      • popupInput(title, event, input, min, max)
      • popupWarning(title, event)
      • GREY()
    • LVGL for Lua
      • Overview
      • Examples
      • Constants
      • API
      • lvgl.align
      • lvgl.arc
      • lvgl.box
      • lvgl.build
      • lvgl.button
      • lvgl.choice
      • lvgl.file
      • lvgl.circle
      • lvgl.clear
      • lvgl.color
      • lvgl.confirm
      • lvgl.dialog
      • lvgl.isAppMode
      • lvgl.isFullScreen
      • lvgl.exitFullScreen
      • lvgl.font
      • lvgl.getContext
      • lvgl.message
      • lvgl.momentaryButton
      • lvgl.hide
      • lvgl.hline
      • lvgl.image
      • lvgl.label
      • lvgl.line
      • lvgl.menu
      • lvgl.numberEdit
      • lvgl.page
      • lvgl.qrcode
      • lvgl.rectangle
      • lvgl.set
      • lvgl.setting
      • lvgl.show
      • lvgl.slider
      • lvgl.verticalSlider
      • lvgl.source
      • lvgl.switch
      • lvgl.textEdit
      • lvgl.timer
      • lvgl.toggle
      • lvgl.triangle
      • lvgl.vline
    • Model Functions
      • model.defaultInputs
      • model.deleteFlightModes
      • model.deleteInput
      • model.deleteInputs
      • model.deleteMix
      • model.deleteMixes
      • model.getCurve
      • model.getCustomFunction(function)
      • model.getFlightMode(index)
      • model.getGlobalVariable(index, flight_mode)
      • model.getInfo
      • model.getInput(input, line)
      • model.getInputsCount(input)
      • model.getLogicalSwitch(switch)
      • model.getMix(channel, line)
      • model.getMixesCount(channel)
      • model.getModule(index)
      • model.getOutput(index)
      • model.getSensor(sensor)
      • model.getTimer(timer)
      • model.insertInput(input, line, value)
      • model.insertMix(channel, line, value)
      • model.getSwashRing()
      • model.setSwashRing(params)
      • model.resetSensor(sensor)
      • model.resetTimer(timer)
      • model.setCurve(curve, params)
      • model.setCustomFunction(function, value)
      • model.setFlightMode(index, params)
      • model.setGlobalVariable(index, flight_mode, value)
      • model.setInfo(value)
      • model.setLogicalSwitch(switch, value)
      • model.setModule(index, value)
      • model.setOutput(index, value)
      • model.setTimer(timer, value)
    • Bitmap Functions
      • Bitmap.resize(bitmap, width, height)
      • Bitmap.toMask(bitmap)
      • Bitmap.getSize(name)
      • Bitmap.open(name)
    • Filesystem
      • chdir(directory)
      • del(file or directory)
      • dir(directory)
      • fstat(path)
    • Serial Ports
      • serialGetPower(port_nr)
      • serialRead([num])
      • serialSetPower(port_nr, value)
      • serialWrite(str)
      • setSerialBaudrate(baudrate)
    • System
      • defaultChannel(stick)
      • defaultStick(channel)
      • getGeneralSettings()
      • getVersion()
      • screenshot()
    • Key Inputs
      • getRotEncMode()
      • getRotEncSpeed()
      • killEvents(key)
    • LUA Scripts
      • getAvailableMemory()
      • getUsage()
      • loadScript(file [, mode], [,env])
    • Time
      • getDateTime()
      • getGlobalTimer()
      • getRtcTime()
      • getTime()
      • resetGlobalTimer([type])
    • Audio-Sound
      • playDuration(duration [, hourFormat])
      • playFile(name)
      • playHaptic(duration, pause [, flags])
      • playNumber(value, unit [, attributes])
      • playTone(frequency, duration, pause [, flags [, freqIncr]])
      • flushAudio()
    • Telemetry
      • getRSSI()
    • RF module
      • accessTelemetryPush()
      • crossfireTelemetryPop()
      • crossfireTelemetryPush()
      • ghostTelemetryPop()
      • ghostTelemetryPush()
      • sportTelemetryPop()
      • sportTelemetryPush()
      • getRAS()
      • multiBuffer(address[,value])
    • GPS
      • getTxGPS()
    • Variables
      • getFieldInfo(source)
      • getFlightMode(mode)
      • getLogicalSwitchValue(id)
      • getOutputValue(outputIndex)
      • getShmVar(id)
      • getSourceIndex(sourceName)
      • getSourceName(sourceIndex)
      • getSourceValue(source)
      • getSwitchIndex(positionName)
      • getSwitchName(switchIndex)
      • getSwitchValue(switchIndex)
      • getValue(source)
      • setShmVar(id, value)
      • setStickySwitch(id, value)
      • sources([first[, last]])
      • switches([first[, last]])
  • LUA API Programming
    • Data Exchange with the EdgeTX Model Setup
    • Drawing Flags and Colors
    • Init Function Syntax
    • Input Table Syntax
    • Loading Code Modules Dynamically
    • Output Table Syntax
    • Return Statement Syntax
    • Run Function Syntax
    • Saving Memory
    • Using Key and Touch Events
    • Advanced Topics
      • Debugging techniques
      • Lua data sharing across scripts
      • Speed/memory optimizaton tricks
  • Appendixes
    • Fonts
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screenshot()

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Takes a screenshot, which is saved to the SCREENSHOTS folder on the radio SD card.

Syntax

screenshot()

Returns

  • None

Notes

This command is currently not rate limited, so repeated frequent calls will slow down the UI and can even freeze the entire radio, so should be used with care.

Available on

API status

EdgeTX version
Action

2.11.0

Introduced

Examples

-- Take a screenshot
screenshot()

Related topics

Drawing flag
Color constants
B&W LCD radios
Grayscale LCD radios
Color LCD radios