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Export & Share Diagrams

Share Your Infrastructure Diagrams in Any Format Export your Cloudeval diagrams to share with stakeholders, include in documentation, or use in presentations.

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Export Formats

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PNG (Images)

Best for: Presentations, documentation, quick sharing Options:
  • Resolution: Standard (1920x1080) or High (3840x2160)
  • Background: Transparent or white
  • Include legend: Yes/No
  • Include metadata: Resource names, tags
How to Export:
  1. Click Export → PNG
  2. Choose resolution and options
  3. Click Download

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SVG (Vector Graphics)

Best for: Scalable graphics, web use, print Features:
  • Infinitely scalable
  • Editable in vector editors
  • Small file size
  • Preserves text and shapes
How to Export:
  1. Click Export → SVG
  2. Choose options
  3. Click Download

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Visio (VSDX)

Best for: Microsoft Visio users, enterprise documentation Features:
  • Native Visio format
  • Editable shapes and connectors
  • Preserves relationships
  • Compatible with Visio 2013+
How to Export:
  1. Click Export → Visio
  2. Choose options
  3. Click Download

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Draw.io (XML)

Best for: draw.io users, collaborative editing Features:
  • Native draw.io format
  • Editable in draw.io
  • Preserves all diagram elements
  • Can be imported back
How to Export:
  1. Click Export → draw.io
  2. Choose options
  3. Click Download

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PDF (Documents)

Best for: Documentation, reports, printing Features:
  • Multi-page support
  • Includes metadata
  • Print-ready
  • Searchable text
How to Export:
  1. Click Export → PDF
  2. Choose page size and options
  3. Click Download

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Sharing Options

Share a view-only link:
  1. Click Share → Get Link
  2. Choose permissions:
    • View Only: Can view but not edit
    • Comment: Can add comments
    • Edit: Full access (team members)
  3. Copy link and share
Link Features:
  • Works without login (view-only)
  • Updates automatically
  • Can be password protected
  • Expires after set time (optional)

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Embed in Documentation

Embed diagrams in Confluence, Notion, or websites: 
<iframe
  src="https://cloudeval.ai/diagram/embed/PROJECT_ID"
  width="100%"
  height="600"
  frameborder="0"
>
</iframe>

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Email Export

Send diagram directly via email:
  1. Click Share → Email
  2. Enter recipient(s)
  3. Choose format (PNG, PDF)
  4. Add message
  5. Click Send

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Export Best Practices

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For Presentations

  • Use PNG at high resolution (3840x2160)
  • Include legend for clarity
  • Export with white background
  • Remove sensitive information if needed

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For Documentation

  • Use SVG for scalability
  • Include resource names and metadata
  • Export with transparent background
  • Add custom annotations before export

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For Collaboration

  • Use draw.io format for editing
  • Share direct links for real-time updates
  • Export PDF for offline review
  • Include version information

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For Printing

  • Use PDF format
  • Choose appropriate page size
  • Ensure high resolution
  • Test print before large runs

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Customization Before Export

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Add Annotations

  1. Click Annotate tool
  2. Add text labels
  3. Draw arrows or highlights
  4. Add custom shapes

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Adjust Layout

  1. Reposition nodes
  2. Adjust spacing
  3. Group related resources
  4. Optimize for export size

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Filter Resources

  1. Hide unnecessary resources
  2. Focus on specific areas
  3. Simplify complex views
  4. Create multiple exports

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Export Settings

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Image Quality

  • Standard: Good for web (1920x1080)
  • High: Best for print (3840x2160)
  • Custom: Set your own dimensions

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Background

  • Transparent: For overlays
  • White: For documents
  • Dark: For presentations
  • Custom: Your own color

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Metadata

  • Resource Names: Include/exclude
  • Tags: Show/hide
  • Costs: Include/exclude
  • Custom Fields: Your choice

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Automation

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Scheduled Exports

Set up automatic exports:
  1. Go to Settings → Automation
  2. Create export schedule
  3. Choose format and destination
  4. Configure email notifications
Use Cases:
  • Weekly infrastructure reports
  • Monthly cost summaries
  • Change documentation
  • Compliance reports

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API Exports

Export via API for automation: 
curl -X POST https://api.cloudeval.ai/v1/projects/PROJECT_ID/export \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "format": "png",
    "resolution": "high",
    "options": {
      "include_legend": true,
      "background": "white"
    }
  }'

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Security Considerations

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Sensitive Information

Before exporting:
  • Review for sensitive data
  • Remove internal IPs if needed
  • Hide resource IDs if required
  • Sanitize resource names

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Access Control

  • Set appropriate sharing permissions
  • Use password protection for links
  • Set expiration dates
  • Monitor access logs

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Troubleshooting

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Export Fails

Problem: Export doesn’t complete Solutions:
  • Check diagram size (very large diagrams may timeout)
  • Try different format
  • Reduce resolution
  • Contact support

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Poor Quality

Problem: Exported image is blurry Solutions:
  • Use higher resolution
  • Export as SVG instead
  • Check zoom level before export
  • Use PDF for documents

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Missing Elements

Problem: Some resources don’t appear in export Solutions:
  • Ensure resources are visible in diagram
  • Check filters aren’t hiding resources
  • Refresh diagram before export
  • Try different format

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Next Steps

Need help? Contact support