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Scott PLucidite
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🚀 Announcing Editable Embeds on Lucid's API!

Hey Lucid Devs! 👋 We’re excited to introduce Editable Embeds —a new way to integrate Lucid documents directly into your web applications! 📝 Now you can embed Lucid documents that are not just viewable but fully editable with our token-based embed solution, allowing for seamless collaboration right within your own platform. Why Editable Embeds? By embedding the Lucid experience in other apps, you can improve documentation and minimize the need to switch between apps. With Editable Embeds , you can: Enable users to edit and collaborate on Lucid documents directly within your app. Streamline development and testing with an easy-to-use embedding process. Add comprehensive diagramming and collaboration tools to your application. 🛠 How to Get Started Put simply, here’s the setup: create an application > obtain an access token > generate an embed session token > embed the viewer in your app > configure “editable” access level. See the details (and example implementations!) in our Token-bas

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Scott PLucidite
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🚀 Announcing New API Keys available on Lucid’s API!

Hey Lucid Devs! 👋 We’re excited to introduce a new way to securely access the Lucid API using API Keys ! 🔑 Even seasoned engineers sometimes find OAuth2 complex and time-consuming—it can take hours to set up properly. With API Keys, the process is far more straightforward . Simply generate an API Key in the Dev Portal and include it in your API requests! 🛠 How to Get Started Check out our API Keys Guide ! 🔒 Are there Admin Controls? Yes, Admins can choose to enable/disable API Keys . Apps with API Keys will only be accessible from the Developer Portal by the App creator and any Lucid Developer added as a collaborator to the app. See our App Collaborator roles guide for more information. 🚨 Important Notes Treat your API Keys like passwords. Do not expose them in your client-side code or share them publicly. Regularly review and rotate your API Keys to maintain security. Generally, an API Key can be used in place of an OAuth 2.0 User token, however certain endpoints– such as the Doc

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Scott PLucidite
posted in Lucid for Developers
Recent webinar recording: See firsthand how easy it is to build in Lucid

Curious to see what’s possible for your org to build through the Lucid developer platform? In our most recent webinar, our developers demonstrated how easy it is to build an extension on Lucid’s developer platform by building one in real time. During the webinar, you’ll also see the types of integrations you can build on the developer platform as well as open-source examples to use as starting points in your own projects. Here is a link to the recording: How to build an extension on Lucid’s developer platform Recorded on May 30, 2024 You can also check out the demo integration for yourself on Lucid's integration marketplace and an accompanying guide in our developer documentation. We’d love to hear what you’re building and are happy to answer any questions you have about our demo. Drop a comment below!

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RIverCityBank
asked in Lucid for Developers
How can I print to where the font size and chart size stays consistent and the same size when I print?

How can I print to where the font size and chart size stays consistent and the same size when I print?

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scowleyLucidite
posted in Inspiration
Upcoming webinar on February 13: Stay in sync with Lucid’s Jira and Azure DevOps integrations

Hey Lucid Community! Have you ever had a coworker fall asleep 😴 during a Sprint Planning meeting because one person was sharing their screen of the Jira backlog the whole time? Or tried to do quarterly planning in a digital tool but gotten frustrated about the amount of work it can take to transfer everything back over to Jira or Azure DevOps? Yeah, that’s happened to me too. I’m Spencer and I’m one of the product managers here at Lucid. My scrum teams use Jira everyday for tracking work but we quickly realized that they aren’t very collaborative or easy to use. Once we started using Lucid’s integrations with tools like Jira and Azure DevOps, it completely changed the way we work. People actually talk and collaborate in meetings as we talk through work and break down epics. I rarely have to go into Jira anymore because I can create tasks straight from Lucid and edits are synced back without me having to do anything. We want to share how you can also use Lucid with these tools! Join me

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SJPLucidite
posted in Inspiration
Upcoming webinar: An in-depth look at Lucid’s Azure DevOps integration

If your team uses Azure DevOps, you won’t want to miss this live webinar! Join us to see how Lucid’s bidirectional integration with ADO enables teams to create a more engaging space to collaborate, visualize dependencies, estimate work, and more. We’re taking a closer look at this topic based on high customer demand. An in-depth look at Lucid’s Azure DevOps integration April 24, 2025 at 11 a.m. MT Register here

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Olivia QLucidite
posted in Inspiration
Lucid's Atlassian integrations

Hey Lucid Community! Hope you’re all having a great week. I wanted to share about Lucid’s Atlassian integrations in case you haven’t connected them with your Lucid account. 🙌 If you have a Team or Enterprise account, you can leverage our Confluence and Jira integrations to: Clarify tasks Track projects Align teams Provide necessary context Curious to learn more? Check out our latest blog post, and share in the comments below if you’re a Jira or Confluence user!

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Darina Kasimova
asked in Lucid for Developers
Block adding custom shape data

Hello, I have a created a custom shape library with a set of properties for each shape. Through my custom extension I add additional properties to these shapes. It is possible to block adding custom data to custom shapes through Custom shape right-panel? So that I can only add properties via the custom extension. Thanks, Darina

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Thierry Jousseaume
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Erreur d'importation de Work Item à partir de lucidspark

Bonjour J’ai un problème dans Lucidspark quand je veux importer des Work Items ADO J’ai un message d’erreur Pourtant je suis bien connecté à mon compte ADO J’ai suivi les conseils de la communauté pour vérifier mes paramètres mais je ne vois pas la rubrique « Cartes Lucid pour Azure DevOps » dans les paramètres de mon compte > Applications et intégrations > onglet Lucidspark > Cartes Lucid pour Azure DevOps Pouvez-vous m’aider ? Merci

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ssahagunLucid support team
published in Inspiration
What syntax can I use to diagram as code with Mermaid?Lucid advice

Lucidchart supports a variety of diagram types when using Mermaid for diagramming as code. This post outlines the basic syntax for creating supported diagrams with Mermaid in Lucidchart. Flowchart Create clear and easy-to-understand flowcharts to represent complex systems and processes. The following code provides a framework for implementing a flowchart using Mermaid syntax in Lucidchart. Code: ---title: Chart Title---flowchart LRA[Start] --> B[Step 1]B --> C[Step 2]C --> D{Decision Point}D -- Option 1 --> E[Step 3A]D -- Option 2 --> F[Step 3B]E --> G[Step 4A]F --> H[Step 4B]G --> I[Next Step or End]H --> I This code represents a basic flowchart structure where each step or decision point is clearly defined. Use ‘LR’ for left-to-right flowcharts. Use ‘TD’ for top-to-bottom flowcharts. For more advanced flowchart styling options, check out Mermaid’s Flowchart Basic Syntax guide. The example below utilizes Mermaid code to visualize the scientific method through a flowchart. Sequence Dia

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Yun
asked in Lucid for Developers
No text when Import Mermaid flowchart to google doc

Hi, I have a mermaid flowchart in the lucid, but when import to the google doc, the text are missing. see the screenshots below. Also I’d like to have auto update when changing the mermaid code, like what https://mermaid.live/ does.

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TimIshtar365.com
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Unable to sync with DevOPS

Hi when trying to import from DevOps I see the following : ​​​​​​Actions Done :- log out and in again- Unlink and link back with DevOps Create new chart and try to import there Non of these actions were succesfull

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arthurn
asked in Lucid for Developers
/documents API valid shape types

I am successfully using https://api.lucid.app/documents to create basic shapes using this json { "version": 1, "rules": [], "collections": [], "title": "TEST003", "pages": [ { "id": "page1", "title": "page1", "shapes": [ {"id":"block0","type":"database","customData":[],"boundingBox":{"x":100,"y":100,"w":100,"h":100},"text":"Block"} ] } ]} but when I tried: { "version": 1, "rules": [], "collections": [], "title": "TEST003", "pages": [ { "id": "page1", "title": "page1", "shapes": [ {"id":"block0","type":"ArchiMate3ServiceBoxBlock","customData":[],"boundingBox":{"x":100,"y":100,"w":100,"h":100},"text":"Block"} ] } ]} I got an error:"details":{"error":"Count: 1, message: Invalid shape type","import_error_code":"invalid_file"}} Is there a list of valid attributes? How do I make it working with ArchiMate3ServiceBoxBlock.ArchiMate3ServiceBoxBlock is a shape from standard shape library called “Enterprise Architecture”.

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Patrick Saul
Patrick SaulLucidite
posted in Lucid for Developers
Top Templates for Streamlining your Cloud Development Workflows

Why Visualize Cloud Development Workflows? Lucid’s suite is designed to support Cloud Development workflows end-to-end from concept to code through visualization and collaboration. By leveraging Lucid and visualizing more aspects of your Cloud workflow, you can expect to see: ✅ Smoother handoffs and coordination between teams (product, design, engineering, devops, infrastructure, etc.) - Visualization reduces technical barriers to communication ✅ Fewer unplanned risks, dependencies, and blockers - better communication leads to better coordination & planning for upcoming software releases ✅ Greater speed to value on customer and business objectives - fewer blockers and dependencies leads to software getting out the door faster Did you know there are templates built into the product you can use to accelerate your workflow today? Here are a few of my favorites. Try them out, tweak them, and make them your own! Have another favorite? Post it in the comments! Customer Journey Mapping The tr

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Darina Kasimova
asked in Lucid for Developers
Relationships between custom shapes

Hello, I'm creating a custom extension for Lucid and trying to find a solution for customizing relationships between custom shapes. I am thinking of Link points for custom shapes. Let's say when I start dragging a link from the Target shape, all the connection points or link points are removed from all the custom shapes on the page except the Source shape. So I can connect only these two shapes. Is it possible to dynamically change the connection points of a custom shape or remove them at all? And is there an event that listens to the start of dragging the link? I would appreciate any help and advise.

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Darina Kasimova
asked in Lucid for Developers
Saving data to a file on a local laptop

Hello, I am currently facing a problem exporting some custom data to a file on my laptop. The data is properties from Custom data represented in Yaml format converted to a string. I’m trying to save it by clicking my extension in context MenuType created with client.registerAction. Normally, I use fs.writeFile on my server side and post method on my client side. Now I'm a little confused on how to do this with Lucid. I would appreciate any help.

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knikolaiLucidite
posted in Inspiration
Lucid Folder Organization: A Recommended Structure

Make folder navigation effortless to help you breathe easier! If you're an avid user of Lucid, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of documents you've created—especially when collaborating with other power users. Over time, your folder structure can become cluttered and hard to navigate. To help streamline your workspace, here’s a recommended approach for organizing your Lucid folders that makes it easier to sift through a long list of documents. This method is actually used internally at Lucid today. 1. Pick a category for the main folder Start by creating subfolders within your team folders based on the type of document you're organizing. ✅ For example, if you're grouping customer-related documents, create a folder named “Customers.” 2. Alphabetize subfolders If your organization works with hundreds or even thousands of customers, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. To manage this, break down the Customers folder into subfolders based on alphabetical ranges—such as “A–D,

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cbaileyLucidite
posted in Inspiration
Measuring the Value of Visual Collaboration

We all agree there’s value in visual collaboration. “A picture is worth a thousand words” runs through our minds as we attempt to articulate the value. But with so much support for collaboration, including at the executive level, why do we still get stuck attempting to show the tangible value generated? I’ve found it stems from not having a sufficient model for measurement. Many leaders attempt to create a single measure, like money saved or headcount saved, but find no one measure captures it all. A correct model appreciates 6 types of value from visual collaboration. To be brief, I’ll highlight 2 that demonstrate the approach to take when measuring the value from visual collaboration. Time Saved - This is widely used, because the math is easy: subtract “how long it used to take” from “how long it takes now.” But frequently we mistakenly try to turn it into money saved. It’s easy to do as well, just multiply the hours saved by an hourly rate and you have money saved...but when your CF

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kmizzi
asked in Lucid for Developers
Generate Flowchart using AI via API

Is there an API endpoint that allows us to send a prompt to generate a flow chart via AI?

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lnguyenduc
asked in Lucid for Developers
Script that allows bulk conversion of draw.io diagrams into LucidChart diagrams

I'm trying to create a Python script that will download the drawio files in XML or drawio formats from a list of spaces that contain pages containing drawio macros and automatically upload them to LucidChart via its API. Once the files are converted, they will automatically have new IDs generated by Lucidchart that we will use in a mapping table that will be useful later. This mapping file is really important to know where to replace the old macros by the new ones. We will need the following columns: Space Key, Page Title, Page ID, Drawio file name. We will have to use this CSV mapping file, completed with the IDs of the new Lucidchart documents, to replace the old drawio macros with the new Lucidchart macros. (This is done using HTML tags.) This way, the new pages will be updated with the new Lucidchart files. I’m still struggling to get this mapping file from my script. Anyone could help me on this?

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lnguyenduc
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404 error when trying to import a drawio file to LucidChart via API

I try to use the import feature via API : https://lucid.readme.io/reference/createorcopyorimportdocument But I received this error message: { "code": "operationRestricted", "message": "You are restricted from performing this operation at this time", "requestId": "c8ff1705c3bf7bb8", "details": { "reason": "Unable to create document from the provided template ID" }}

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rmalick
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Calculate the estimate of all shapes with a specific background color

Anyone know if there is a formula to calculate the Estimate value of all shapes where the background fill color is a specific Hex value? I’m still learning but here is what I have figured out so far... I have a container with 2 shapes inside it with different fill colors. I can calculate the number of shapes with a specific fill color using this formula =COUNTIF(children(page), x => FILLCOLOR(x)= HEXCOLOR('#e6e6ff')) Result of the above above is 1 since I have 1 shape that matches that hex value. And I can calculate the Estimate field using this formula: =CONTAINED."Estimate" The answer above is 5 (3 from one shape, and 2 from the other shape) But I want some way to calculate the estimate field of ONLY the shapes that have a fill color of “#e6e6ff”

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PabstLucid Legend Level 2
posted in Inspiration
Great Video: Geography and tools

I’d like to give a shoutout 👏🏻 🤜🏻🤛🏻 🎈💥 to Emily Keator (can’t find her @ to tag her in here) for the Geography and tools video 📺 If you haven’t watched this overview and you’re interested in working with data 📊 and formulas 🛠, this is a must. In <15mins Emily covered a ton of great “Geography” 🌐 tips around the Lucidchart canvas and how to correlate and use data to enhance your charts 📈📉. Highly recommend 🏆

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Kelsey Gaag
Kelsey GaagLucid community team
published in Inspiration
✨Use Case Spotlight✨: @aparrish's Floor Plan!

​@aparrish is a longtime and dedicated Lucid Legend! She is a Lucid pro and such a great addition to our team! She is incredibly knowledgable and always providing incredible insights to the community. Check out this use case from Amanda on how she utilizing Lucid to create a floor plan for a 1 bed apartment. Describe why you built it and how you use it in your role/industry I created this when I moved into a 1BR apartment so I knew where I wanted everything to go. I created this to highlight how I personally use Lucid, since I cannot share the diagrams I’ve made in my role and industry. What Lucid features did you use to build your board that were especially useful? Shapes were especially useful, especially walls, rooms, and doors for creating the skeleton based on the empty floor plan I could view when I was a potential renter. Then I could fill it in with tables, chairs, bathroom stuff, beds, dressers, kitchen stuff and appliances, couches, and technology What would you recommend to

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olguinmke
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Great First Lucidspark Activity for Nursing Professors

Hello, I am training some nursing professors on how to use Lucidspark in Canvas. I would like to embed a document that they will all collaborate on just to become familiar with navigation, tools, menus, etc. This will be from the student perspective. They are enrolled in a course in which they are students. It could be an ice breaker activity or it could be an example of something they might use for their students. Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated. I did listen to the YT playlist of how others are using it, but I really didn’t get any good ideas for this first learning experience. I am learning Lucid as I go along as well. Thanks in advance! Debbie

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