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How to Record Your Screen with oCam
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First, use the mouse to adjust the green recording frame and set the recording area.
The center drag handle lets you move the recording area with the mouse,
The small squares at each corner can be dragged with the mouse to resize the recording area.
The large rectangular box is the area that will be recorded on the screen.
Once the recording area is set, click the Record button on the oCam main window or press the default hotkey ( F2 ) to start recording. ( The hotkey can be changed in Options. )
When recording starts, the oCam main window changes as shown below.
The Stop button stops recording, Pause pauses the recording, and Capture lets you take a capture even while recording is in progress.
It also shows the remaining time, the size of the file currently being recorded, and the remaining space on the hard disk.
The recording frame also turns red, and when the frame is red, it means recording is in progress.
When you click Stop Recording, the recording ends. To check the recorded video, click the Open button.
Clicking the Open button opens Windows Explorer and selects the recorded file.
The recorded video can be played in a video player,
and it can also be uploaded to sites like YouTube.
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How to Fix the Issue of 7 Days to Die Not Being Detected for Game Recording (Anti-Cheat Related)
When recording a game with oCam, problems may occur if a game with an AntiCheat feature is running. AntiCheat software may block recording software or cause conflicts, which can prevent oCam from working properly. Below is a detailed explanation of how to solve this problem and record games smoothly with oCam.
To resolve problems caused by the AntiCheat feature, you can launch the game without AntiCheat enabled. You can use an option provided by Steam or run a specific game executable directly to bypass AntiCheat. Below are two methods:
Method 1: Launch the game from Steam without AntiCheat
1. Launch the Steam client and select the game you want to record (for example, 7 Days to Die) from your Library.
2. On the game's detail page, click the blue 'Play' button.
3. When the launch options window appears, select the 'Launch Without AntiCheat' option.
4. The game will launch without AntiCheat, allowing normal recording with oCam.
Method 2: Run the game executable directly
For some games, you can disable AntiCheat by running the executable directly from the Steam library folder. For example, in the case of 7 Days to Die:
1. Go to the Steam library path. The default path is `SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\7 Days To Die\`.
2. In that folder, find the `7DaysToDie.exe` file and double-click it to run it.
3. When launched this way, AntiCheat is automatically disabled, and you can record the game in oCam without any issues.
Applying the methods above can resolve conflicts caused by AntiCheat and allow you to record the game smoothly with oCam. However, disabling AntiCheat may cause restrictions in online multiplayer mode, so make sure your recording is intended for offline play or single-player mode. If the problem persists, using the latest game patch or the latest version of oCam may also help.