Screenshot Guidelines

Capture Settings

• Resolution: 1280x800 or 1920x1080 window size
• Format: PNG (lossless, supports transparency)
• Theme: Use Aurora’s default color scheme for consistency

Naming Convention

[section]-[description].png

Examples:

• 3.1-main-window-overview.png
• 8.1-class-design-hull-tab.png
• 9.1-shipyard-window.png

Annotation Guidelines

• Use red (#FF0000) for arrows and boxes
• 2-3px line weight for visibility
• Annotate sparingly — highlight only what the text references
• Tools: macOS Markup, Skitch, or similar

Directory Structure

Place screenshots in the chapter folder matching the manual section:

images/screenshots/
  3-user-interface/
    3.1-main-window-overview.png
  8-ship-design/
    8.1-class-design-hull-tab.png

Version Compatibility

Screenshots should be captured from Aurora C# v2.8.0 or later. If UI changes significantly between versions, note the version in the PR description.

Markdown Reference

![Main Window Overview](../images/screenshots/3-user-interface/3.1-main-window-overview.png)

Priority Screenshots

High-value screenshots that help new players the most:

1. Main game window with key areas labeled
2. System Map with navigation controls
3. Class Design window tabs
4. Colony management screens
5. Fleet/Task Group organization