# Techsmith Sdk Patterns

> 'TechSmith sdk patterns for Snagit COM API and Camtasia automation. Use when working with TechSmith screen capture and video editing automation. Trigger: "techsmith sdk patterns". '

- Skill: `thedixitjain/techsmith-sdk-patterns` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add thedixitjain/techsmith-sdk-patterns`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/thedixitjain/techsmith-sdk-patterns/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: thedixitjain (https://skillmd.com/u/thedixitjain)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/thedixitjain/techsmith-sdk-patterns

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# TechSmith Sdk Patterns

## Overview

Production patterns for TechSmith COM API: capture factories, output configuration, and batch processing.

## Instructions

### Step 1: Capture Factory Pattern

```powershell
function New-SnagitCapture {
    param(
        [ValidateSet('Desktop', 'Window', 'Region')]
        [string]$InputType = 'Window',
        [ValidateSet('PNG', 'JPEG', 'BMP', 'GIF')]
        [string]$Format = 'PNG',
        [string]$OutputDir = "C:\Screenshots",
        [bool]$Preview = $false
    )

    $inputMap = @{ Desktop = 0; Window = 4; Region = 2 }
    $formatMap = @{ PNG = 3; JPEG = 4; BMP = 0; GIF = 2 }

    $capture = New-Object -ComObject Snagit.ImageCapture
    $capture.Input = $inputMap[$InputType]
    $capture.Output = 2  # File
    $capture.OutputImageFile.FileType = $formatMap[$Format]
    $capture.OutputImageFile.Directory = $OutputDir
    $capture.OutputImageFile.Filename = "capture_$(Get-Date -Format 'yyyyMMdd_HHmmss')"
    $capture.EnablePreview = $Preview

    return $capture
}

# Usage
$cap = New-SnagitCapture -InputType Window -Format PNG
$cap.Capture()
```

### Step 2: Batch Camtasia Rendering

```powershell
function Invoke-CamtasiaBatchRender {
    param(
        [string[]]$ProjectFiles,
        [string]$OutputDir,
        [string]$Preset = "MP4 - Smart Player (up to 1080p)"
    )

    $producer = "C:\Program Files\TechSmith\Camtasia 2025\CamtasiaProducer.exe"
    $results = @()

    foreach ($project in $ProjectFiles) {
        $name = [System.IO.Path]::GetFileNameWithoutExtension($project)
        $output = Join-Path $OutputDir "$name.mp4"

        $proc = Start-Process -FilePath $producer -ArgumentList @(
            "/i", "`"$project`"",
            "/o", "`"$output`"",
            "/preset", "`"$Preset`""
        ) -Wait -PassThru

        $results += @{ File = $name; ExitCode = $proc.ExitCode }
    }
    return $results
}
```

## Error Handling

| Pattern | Use Case | Benefit |
|---------|----------|---------|
| Factory function | Different capture types | Consistent configuration |
| Batch rendering | Multiple projects | Automated pipeline |
| Timestamped names | Avoid overwrites | Unique filenames |

## Resources

- [Snagit COM Server Guide](https://assets.techsmith.com/Docs/Snagit-2022-COM-Server-Guide.pdf)

## Next Steps

Apply patterns in `techsmith-core-workflow-a`.

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