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NMN
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How to apply a rounding value to only some custom shapes

Hi,Is there a way to apply a rounding value to a shape or sub-shape but not to all shapes in a custom shape?When I test it, rounding works in the root style{rounding 10} but not in shapes[{styles {rounding 10}}].If not possible, how can I create a rectangle with rounded corners?Thanks for your help,NM

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Fernando Lins
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Is it possible to import cards without a data connector?

As the title already mentions, I’m working on a POC following the instructions from this walk through:https://developer.lucid.co/docs/lucid-card-integrations But when it comes to the point of actually importing the cards, the articles creates a separate dataconnector to perform the import. More specifically in this part of the walk through:https://developer.lucid.co/docs/lucid-card-integrations#call-the-import-action Is it possible to implement the import function to just make an http call from the editorextension? Or it is a requirement to use a connector in between? If so, are there any examples available? Thanks.

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nikolai
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Programmatically create shapes and lines using REST API?

Hello Lucidchart Developer Community,I'm currently exploring the functionalities of the Lucidchart API and I've hit a roadblock. My project requires dynamic creation and manipulation of diagram elements, specifically shapes and lines, and I'm curious about the extent of Lucidchart's API capabilities in this regard.Does Lucidchart offer a REST API that allows for the programmatic creation of shapes and lines within a diagram? I'm interested in understanding how detailed this control is, such as specifying types, sizes, positions, and custom styling for these elements. Additionally, how feasible is it to dynamically add, modify, or interconnect these elements within a Lucidchart document via automated processes or external applications?Any insights, documentation references, or examples of similar implementations would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to your responses and guidance!Best regards,Nikolai

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Pierrick
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Difficulties of using the import API to create new diagrams

Hi,I am trying to create new diagrams using the import API but I am facing lots of issues:If I take an existing diagram that I want to use as a template, the format for the import is different I can't use the same shapes that in my original diagram (e.g. AWS shapes) in a JSON file that I want to use to importThis is quite blocking honestly. Why can't we create diagrams similar to existing ones created from the editor?

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shu
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Generating Diagrams with the API

Does Lucid chart have API functionality?What we would like to accomplish is to generate a diagram through Lucid chart's API functionality with a text-based prompt.

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lnguyenduc
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I can't generate see the API section to generate an API Token

I don’t get it, I just got the admin and developer roles and I still can’t see the developer portal.I tried to see the API section in order to generate a token for integration but I can’t see it.I went throught all this documentation https://lucid.readme.io/docs/guides-unlocking-developer-tools and I’m still stuck.What am I missing? Thank you.

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NMN
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Dynamic properties names

Hi,Is it possible to concatenate strings to call a propertie.Something like that textarea: { text: '{{=parent.CONCATENATE("out",ASSTRING(@i))}}', name: 't1', editable: true, style: { 'color': "#000000" } }I want to assigne to each textarea the propertie out1, out2 etc. based on the index @i I found a way to make it works using IF statement, but it’s not ideal :{{=IFERROR(IFS(@i=1,parent."in1",@i=2,parent."in2",@i=3,parent."in3",@i=4,parent."in4",@i=5,parent."in5"), "error")}}Thanks for your help

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arunsalokhe
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How to export Lucidchart in .lucid format using API?

There is provision to import the .lucid file using api https://developer.lucid.co/docs/overview-si  but how we cab get the .lucid zip file there is no export option available to this . Can you please give me the steps.   

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Rajath
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Latest Version of Mermaid in Lucidchart

Can the latest version of mermaid be supported in Lucidchart? With the current supported version, I am getting a few syntax error while testing out the default syntax from mermaid website.  Once the flowcharts have been created using the code, can we have the following features? Conditional formatting to update the block, line (arrow) and text color, size, font style. Provide an option to copy the generated flow into a new image so that conditional formatting can be applied as needed.

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tony.cox.gboutdoorfires.co.uk
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Do I have access to API with a free trial?

I have signed up for a 7-day Free Trial of the ‘Teams’ level of subscription and want to create some templates in bulk via the API before my company sorts out it licensing. I have followed some guides and managed to create an API Key, but it is not working when I try to test it via Google Colab. I’ve tried it several times now and wonder if it is just not going to work while I’m on the ‘Free’ trial status?

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quodsimDan
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What is the difference in icons

When I add an item to a collection from a data connector vs extension editor, it appears different in the Data Tools UI.  model_definitions were created in the extension editor and does not have a paper icon next to it.  The other collections were created in my data connector and they have a paper icon next to them.  What does the paper icon mean? Perhaps on a related note, but, when I add an model_definitions item with the exact same primary key, I am getting duplicates of that item.  Despite my best efforts (so far), I am unable to “update” an existing collection item when using the extension editor.  Items added to collections from my data connector do not create duplicates.Thanks,Dan

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Hampton
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Width & Height under Advance Options

Are there any shapes available or that I can make through illustrator that will allow for ‘shapes data’ controlled Width & Height?  This would be extremely helpful for bubble diagramming as I have a table of sizes that may change and I’d like to use this function to see the bubbles automatically change. Thank you,Hampton

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Michel L
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Detection of running mode of Lucidchart Extension

Hi there,is there a way to detect by code if my extension is running locally in testing mode or remotely using the published application.It could be interesting like - displaying debug message or not - to know whether the dataconnectors are served locally (using the local express server (debug-server.js) or remotely server of the published application, -…Regards.

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Ian Baenziger
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wasiq.hussain
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Lucidchart data import from Snowflake via API

HiI would appreciate if you could provide me with more information regarding Lucidchart's API capabilities for importing data. Specifically I would like to know if it is possible to develop an organization chart in Lucidchart by importing data from an external source such as Snowflake using the Lucidchart API. I do know for a fact that it is not possible to directly connect to Snowflake.It would be helpful if you could direct us to relevant documentation or provide guidance on how we can achieve this integration.Thanks.

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Mahendra J
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Lucidchart Integration using API for Entity-Relationship Diagram

Hello We are building MDM tool to manage dimension metadata. We have all the metadata that Lucidchart need to build Entity Relationship Diagram. Instead of importing metadata manually is there an API which we can use to supply metadata in JSON format to generate Entity Relation Diagram? Thanks Mahendra

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zoran
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Retrieving Pricing Plan Details via Lucid APIs

Hi Lucid Community,We are exploring ways to leverage Lucid APIs to retrieve user license details. While we are aware that SCIM APIs are available for enterprise plans, our interest lies in obtaining information about users in Team, Enterprise Shield, and similar pricing plans.Specifically, we would like to use APIs to identify which licenses users have been allocated—such as Team, Enterprise Suite, or Shield add-on licenses. We understand there are currently no direct APIs for this purpose and are curious if there might be any workarounds or alternative methods to achieve this.

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sarvesh.lakhera
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Lucid’s API for Flowchart Generation use cases

Hi, I am working on integration and have some questions related to the use cases we are looking for. I want to have clarity about Lucid’s APIs before purchasing any plans. I contacted support@lucidchart.com with below queries, but got no response.Does Lucid offers APIs for creating a flowchart using an AI prompt? If yes, then Can I later edit the flowchart (SVG/PNG) which I get in response using Lucid APIs/platform?  Can API return the explanation or pseudo code for the generated flowchart? Can API generate the flowchart by going through a document which has an explanation of a module or an application? If we go with a plan having API access, then which models we will be working with? Can we give code in prompt and based on it, API will generate the flowchart?Let me know if anyone can help or refer me to documentation which all these details.Thanks

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jayant.kumar
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Need Assistance Accessing Lucidchart API and Developer Portal

I'm currently working on a project that involves integrating Lucid chart's interface into a website. The goal is to provide users with the ability to edit, view, and save charts directly from our interface,I've encountered an issue during the initial setup. I’m unable to access the Lucid chart Developer Portal for further documentation and resources. However, every time I try to access the portal, I am redirected to the documents page with the message:"To unlock the Developer Portal, contact your admin for the developer role assignment. Unsure who your admin is? Check our documentation for guidance."even if I’m not on an enterprise account but on free trial.I've looked through the documentation, but I'm still unsure how to get api keys or the developer portal access. Is there a specific process for getting the developer role assignment without contacting the admin as it is my personal account. Also, in user settings there is no option to turn on developer account or mode.Any insights o

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nirm
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Export users list with via api

Hello ,i want to export users list with with api token (powershell script)how can i create api token with permission to export users list  help please :)

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johnktejik
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Uploading a file using node.js?

I’m trying to upload a .lucid file to lucidchart to create a document, using node.js.  The examples herehttps://github.com/lucidsoftware/sample-lucid-rest-applicationsEither are python, or do not upload files.The tricky bit is setting the ‘content-type’ of the individual file to ‘x-application/vnd.lucid.standardImport’ (A stupid requirement, FYI).  Python has an easy syntax.  Node.js?  Not so much.  I’ve tried adding a blob         const blob = new Blob([myzipfilestream], { type: 'x-application/vnd.lucid.standardImport' }) but I get some cryptic error about ‘source.on is not a function’.Does anyone have an example of *working* Node.js code that uploads a .lucid file to lucidchart via a POST request?Thanks

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quodsimDan
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Access the DataProxy within DataConnectorAsynchronousAction?

 My extension editor has defined a data source which contains multiple collections of data items.I have an Data Connector Action defined that gets triggered when a user hits a button in the extension editor.I know in the extension editor project, I have access to a DataProxy, which has access to DataSources and CollectionProxy, etc. Through the DataProxy, I am able to access all the custom data found in the document correct?Assuming that is true, in a Data Connector project, such as in an action: DataConnectorAsynchronousAction, is it similarly possible to access all the custom data found in the document?  If so, how?  I am not seeing how I can access the DataProxy within DataConnectorAsynchronousAction. Thanks,Dan 

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helloworld
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Lucidchart Mermaid Syntax Errors

Mermaid chart generates syntax error for valid mermaid code. This is consistently happening with code generated and valid for other mermaid diagram generators. 

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PZ973R
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Bug in Mermaid chart

There is a bug in how Lucid is handling mermaid. Example: flowchart TDListener -- call --> Dispatcher it will cause a syntax error. The code runs fine in mermaid editor and typora. Seems it doesn’t like the word “call” there.  

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Richard U
Michel L
Michel L
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Github Data Connector Example don't work when publshed

I have tried the https://github.com/lucidsoftware/sample-lucid-extensions/blob/main/data-connector-exampleAnd it works quite well locally with the commands “npx lucid-package test-editor-extension data-connector-example” and “npm start”.for the connector.But when this extension is published in Applications on my portal it does not work i’m getting a 401 response.Any explanation ?Best regards.

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Michel L
Michel L
Michel L
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Doc Error on Rest API for Listing Users

Not so much important but I noticed a mistake in the documentation here:https://developer.lucid.co/reference/listusersThe result is describe like that:[ { "accountId": 100, "email": "john-doe@example.com", "name": "John Doe", "userId": 101, "usernames": "johndoe", "roles": [ "billing-admin", "team-admin" ] }]But the “usernames” field is “username”.so it would be :[ { "accountId": 100, "email": "john-doe@example.com", "name": "John Doe", "userId": 101, "username": "johndoe", "roles": [ "billing-admin", "team-admin" ] }]Regards

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