Hello Lucid Support Team,
I’m running into an issue with a diagram created using Diagram as Code (Mermaid) that I’m unable to resolve, and I’d appreciate guidance on whether this is a product limitation or a configuration issue.
Goal
I want to convert an existing Mermaid-based diagram into fully editable native Lucidchart shapes (so individual boxes, connectors, and containers can be selected and edited without touching Mermaid code).
Current State
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The diagram was created using Diagram as Code (Mermaid).
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Clicking the diagram always selects it as a single object and opens the Mermaid editor.
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Individual shapes and connectors are not directly editable.
What I’ve Tried
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Right-clicking the diagram and checking for:
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“Convert to shapes”
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“Detach from diagram as code”
→ These options do not appear.
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Keyboard shortcuts:
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Ctrl+Shift+V (Paste special)
→ No prompt appears; nothing happens.
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Copy → Paste within the same document:
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No option to paste as shapes.
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Checking top menus and contextual toolbars:
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No visible option to convert or detach from Mermaid.
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Verifying selection:
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The diagram always behaves as a single Diagram-as-Code object.
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Observed Limitation
It appears that in my Lucid environment / tenant:
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Mermaid diagrams cannot be converted into native shapes
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There is no exposed “convert” or “paste as shapes” workflow
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Diagram-as-Code objects are effectively locked to code-only editing
Question
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Is this behavior expected for certain plans or tenant configurations?
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Is there an official way to convert Mermaid diagrams into native Lucidchart shapes in this environment?
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If not, is recreating the diagram manually the only supported path?
I’ve attached screenshots showing:
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The Mermaid editor opening when the diagram is selected
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The absence of any “Convert to shapes” or “Paste as shapes” options
Thanks in advance for your help and clarification.