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  1. Qt
  2. QTBUG-121452

Qt ScreenCapture Example Fails to Capture Screen Content

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    • Bug
    • Resolution: Unresolved
    • P2: Important
    • None
    • 6.5.4, 6.5.5
    • Examples and Demos, Multimedia
    • None
    • Linux/Wayland, Windows

    Description

      Description:-

      The Qt ScreenCapture example, designed to capture the screen content, encounters a critical issue preventing it from fulfilling its intended functionality. Upon running the application, an error is thrown, stating "failed to grab Screen content."

      Steps to Reproduce:

      1. Build and Run the Qt ScreenCapture example on Linux(Wayland).

      Expected Behavior:

      The application should successfully capture the screen content without any errors.

      Actual Behavior:

      The application throws an error message: "failed to grab Screen content" immediately upon execution, indicating a failure to capture the screen content.

      Environment:

      • Qt Version: 6.5.4
      • Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04

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          duplicates

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. QTBUG-34976 Missing QScreen::grabWindow() support

          • P3: Somewhat important - Should be fixed, but doesn't affect the release in any way.
          • Open
          relates to

          Task - A task that needs to be done. QTBUG-125031 Update the limitations section in QScreenCapture documentation

          • P3: Somewhat important - Should be fixed, but doesn't affect the release in any way.
          • In Review

          User Story - Created by Jira Software - do not edit or delete. Issue type for a user story. QTQAINFRA-6069 Qt 6.5.4 LTS Testing

          • Not Evaluated - Not yet evaluated/prioritized
          • Open

          User Story - Created by Jira Software - do not edit or delete. Issue type for a user story. QTQAINFRA-6138 Qt 6.5.5 LTS Testing

          • Not Evaluated - Not yet evaluated/prioritized
          • Open
          For Gerrit Dashboard: QTBUG-121452
          # Subject Branch Project Status CR V
          538421,16 WIP: Add pipewire screen capture on Wayland dev qt/qtmultimedia Status: NEW -2 0

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