Perfect! Here's your complete updated plugin code with the polling method:

Summary of Changes Made:

1. Polling-Based Communication

  • ✅ Removed ModEvent dependency - No more SKSE version conflicts
  • ✅ Added g_resultReady flag - Signals when new results are available
  • ✅ Enhanced Get_Result() function - Returns special callback codes
  • ✅ Universal compatibility - Works with all SKSE/Skyrim versions

2. Fixed GIF_MultiFrame_Duration Parameter

  • ✅ Added missing parameter to TakePhoto function signature
  • ✅ Proper validation - Ensures 1-30 second range for GIF duration
  • ✅ Correct parameter passing - All 5 parameters now properly handled

3. Callback System

The enhanced Get_Result() function returns:

  • "CALLBACK_SUCCESS" - Screenshot completed successfully
  • "CALLBACK_CANCELLED" - User cancelled the operation
  • "CALLBACK_ERROR:message" - Error occurred (with details)
  • "Running" - Capture still in progress
  • Last result - When no new callbacks pending

4. File Structure

You now have these complete files:

  • PapyrusInterface.h - Function declarations
  • PapyrusInterface.cpp - Main interface with polling system
  • ScreenCapture.h - Screen capture declarations
  • ScreenCapture.cpp - Complete capture implementation with multi-frame GIF

5. Key Features

  • ✅ Multi-frame GIF support with proper duration control (1-30 seconds)
  • ✅ 10 FPS capture rate for smooth GIFs
  • ✅ Cancellation support during long captures
  • ✅ Universal SKSE compatibility via polling
  • ✅ Robust error handling and logging
  • ✅ All image formats supported (PNG, JPG, BMP, TIF, GIF, DDS)

The plugin should now compile successfully and work across different SKSE versions! The Papyrus script will need to implement the polling timer as shown in the earlier example, but the C++ side is complete and should be much more reliable.