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LIFE365 Italy S.p.A.
LIFE365 Italy S.p.A.
posted in Product Questions
how to export different pdf from ine file

Hi there   i have created a single file with 10 diagrams ( 10 pages). I would like to export pdf with 10 different pages instead it is always one long big pdf. Useless if i need to print it. How can I do it? thank you

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Paula C101
5 years ago
Tomáš J
Tomáš J
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How to make notes visible only for a relevant layer.

 HelloI would like to know if there is a way how to make the attached notes visible only for the relevant layer. BR Tomas

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A
5 years ago
Mikael W
Mikael W
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Hot spots does not work in PDF

When i publish my link as PDF i expect the hot-spots to create links in the pdf document. This has worked for me before but seem to have stopped workning are there any open tickets on this? Cold it be related to the new version?

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Mikael W
5 years ago
David C104
David C104
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Save shape library for every new Lucidchart document

Hello  I use math equations quite a bit and wondering if there is a way of keeping the equation shapes in the toolbar instead of having to keep add them    Thanks

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Andrew D
5 years ago
mandeep
mandeep
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Edit lines in Network flow

Having created a network diagram how can I cross two network cables on top of one another without showing they seem to be connected?   I am wanting to connect the Application server to Big IP that will cross another network connection........which is not connected.

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mandeep
5 years ago
Steve R103
Steve R103
posted in Product Questions
Change Users

I input a number of contacts here when setting up the account but wasn't asked which of them would be added as the three users of the account.  How do I swap one of the users that was selected with one of the pending users?

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Megan W101
5 years ago
Paula M
Paula M
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Turn off Auto-Resize for Lucidchart canvas

Is there any way to turn off "auto-resize" of the canvas? Essentially I want LucidChart to treat my canvas size as rigid instead of trying to accommodate what it thinks I want.  More info: I want one of my objects to bleed off the side of the page. However when I move the object with the intention of it "hanging off the edge" the canvas becomes bigger. This is not what I want. I'm not entirely sure how I want the object to flow off the side so ideally I don't want to have to crop the object exactly how it will be in the final iteration.  Thanks paula  

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Paula M
5 years ago
Davidicus (David) S
Davidicus (David) S
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How does snap to grid work in Lucidchart?

Hi! Under what conditions do groups of things respect snapping to grid? or not?Generally I can drop a few things select them all and they will snap to the grid as I move them. Sometimes I'll select a number of things and they won't snap. When there are a lot of elements it's definitely a pain to get them all snapped individually. --david

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Tate S
5 years ago
pilon
pilon
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Flowchart input and outpu

HelloIs there a way to list what is connected to a flowchart ? I can see it visually but my file is really complexe and some times i want to obtain those informations quickly. For exemple Objective is a flowchart with inputs : Data base X data YOutput to :  flow chart A and B

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Tate S
5 years ago
Louis A
Louis A
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Importing ERD from SSMS - Using filters to select PK's

How can I filter out Primary & Foreign Keys only for each table when importing an ERD from SQL Server Management studio? When I import to Lucid chart I get all the rows for each table which of course is a nice to have feature but I need to display only the PK's & FK's for each table as the database is quite large and the other fields are not required. If someone knows if there's an option to filter shapes to show only PK's & FK's instead of manually delete each row 1 by one would really be appreciated. Regards Louis

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Tate S
5 years ago
Jeffrey D
Jeffrey D
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Increasing fonts to an existing diagram while maintaining the orientation of connecting lines

I have an existing diagram which takes up 4 pages.  I need to switch the font size from 6 to 12.  Upon doing so while the box size will change the entire orientation of the diagram is lost - including connecting lines. Question - is there a way to make a global font change WHILE maintain the integrity of the diagram design.   Thank you

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Abby S
5 years ago
Art101
Art101
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Moving shapes from page 1 to page 2

I am using a basic chart like a mind map of "to do tasks" when I complete a task or tasks I would like to move them to page 2 as completed. I have searched help and youtube and have found nothing that works.

1
A
5 years ago
H
Hugh K
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Where is the export option in the Toolbox?

Hi I'm new to LC and I don't see the where the Toolbox is.  Is it the gear next to "Shapes" on the left?  When I select that I get a lot of options but no export.  Can someone at LC please share a more detailed explanation for how to do this: "To export your entire page: In the Entity Relationship shape library found in the Toolbox click “Export.”" Once I can find the export option I think I'll be ok but I don't see it. ThanksHugh

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Tate S
5 years ago
Kelly
Kelly
posted in Product Questions
Contact Role Feature

In the "Sale Account Map" template it has this feature called "Contact Role" which color codes certain individuals based on their role.  Is there a way to do this in the org chart? I am trying to create a donor prospect map and would like to color code certain individuals the way the Sales Template does..   Thanks!

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Paula C101
5 years ago
mappingtodos
mappingtodos
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for those that uses lots of software

looking for this software:   1. you can type text anywhere on the screen2. you can dragdrop those text around3. but they do overlap with each other (on top of another)4. the text also auto-snaps to the nearest text if it's very very close to each other5. you can make lines from one text to another text6. the lines always has labels/text on top of the line7. so when you make the line you can always type text on top of the line8. the lines would change to a specific type of line based on what text is connecting to what text9. for example say **text box 1** is one type of object that you have set it to10. & **text box 2** is a diff type of object you've set it to11. then the line connect text 1 to text 2 would change to 'this is why' line12. all 'this is why' lines are the same colour13. non-scrollable/expandable (software prevents you from expanding the space in horizontal or vertical directions by simply not having that feature14. you can set a main text box or area as the desi

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A
5 years ago
Julian C
Julian C
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Is it possible to limit permissions?

I create a wiki page in confluence. I add a Lucidchart diagram to that confluence page I restrict access to the wiki page so that other people can only view it. Despite this anybody who can view the page can edit the Lucidchart diagram. if I make a network diagram I want to have the option of it being view only for others.  I don't want somebody else accidentally making changes. if there's any solution to this I would absolutely love to hear it. Thanks so much! — Julian

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Paula C101
5 years ago
Meng S
Meng S
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Linking shapes

I want to create a shape (target) that links to another shape on a different page (source) in such a way that if the source shape updates (say the text inside the shape updates) - the target shape on the other page updates as well.  This is so I can update the contents of the shape once.  How can I do this?  Please keep in mind I'm not trying to link data from an external spreadsheet.  If this is not a feature can you let me know and help me submit it as a feature request?

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Andrew D
5 years ago
SVMS
SVMS
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LINK 1 EMPLOYEE TO 2 EMPLOYERS

I NEED TO SET ONE EMPLOYEE TO 2 CEO'S  

1
A
5 years ago
labst
labst
posted in Product Questions
Business Org Chart executive secretary function

When using the business org chart template cannot get the executive secretary function to work as in the documentation. Thanks

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Abby S
5 years ago
ctn
ctn
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Shapes sought

I am seeking a "u" shape to make a rainbow-like venn diagram. I don't see the ability to put in other shapes everything has hard lines.   If you could assist.  Thank you C    

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Megan W101
5 years ago
Maureen J
Maureen J
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Can't change the color of this shape

Hello I need to change the color of the shape below (looks like a sheriff's badge). No matter what I try I'm unable to change the color. What am I doing wrong? Whenever I click the bucket icon to try and change the color I select the new color but nothing happens. Can anyone help?

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Abby S
5 years ago
Pavla K
Pavla K
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Permission to use diagram for academic purposes

Hi I read the Terms but I couldn't find any information regarding the permission to publish a diagram I created. I am writing a master's thesis and I would like to use some of my diagrams in the text. Can I do that? Could you give me link to some document that permits this usage (for academic purposes)? Thanks! Pavla

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Megan W101
5 years ago
Timini L
Timini L
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Changing the size

I need to make my chart 24” x 36” for a school project how would I do this?

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Maison W
5 years ago
April
April
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Consistently printing out regardless of how big flowchart is..

I have 3 pages that I need to print out and each flow prints out differently/sizes. I need them to be relatively the same size so I can submit them to my management team for review. Please advise. 

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Abby S
5 years ago
Projects F
Projects F
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Is there a way to change my existing flowchart from horizontal to vertical in Lucidchart?

I have just created a flowchart in Lucidchart and realised that it is very long and unwieldy. It would be much better with the swim lanes going vertically rather than horizontally. Is there a way to do this without re-doing the whole diagram?

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Paula C101
5 years ago
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