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Export C4 Diagrams
Purpose
Export C4 diagrams in various formats for documentation, presentation, or sharing.
Prerequisites
- Complete C4 model
- Target export formats
- Export requirements
Process
1. Prepare Diagrams
- Ensure all views are properly configured
- Validate diagram layouts
- Apply consistent styling
- Check for completeness
2. Select Export Formats
- PNG/JPEG for images
- SVG for scalable graphics
- PDF for documentation
- Mermaid for text-based diagrams
3. Configure Export Settings
- Set image resolution
- Choose color schemes
- Configure layout options
- Set file naming conventions
4. Generate Exports
- Create image files
- Generate documentation
- Package for distribution
- Validate output quality
5. Organize Output
- Create organized folder structure
- Name files descriptively
- Include metadata
- Provide usage instructions
Export Formats
- PNG: High-quality images for presentations
- SVG: Scalable vector graphics for web
- PDF: Documentation-ready format
- Mermaid: Text-based diagram format
- DSL: Source format for Structurizr
Output
- Exported diagram files
- Documentation package
- Usage instructions
- File organization guide
Elicitation Questions
- What formats are needed for export?
- What resolution or quality settings are required?
- How should the files be organized?
- Are there any specific naming conventions?
- What metadata should be included?