3.2 Share and Export

In this tutorial learn how to share the site plan, final presentation and create a 2D export.

Summary

The methods discussed here are the available methods of output for cmBuilder:

• Share options are available from the Share button, in the upper right corner of the viewer
• Share links do not allow editing of the scenario; only view mode is available
• A cmBuilder subscription is not required to access the share link; anyone can open the link in a browser

There are 3 options to share the site logistics plan/simulation:

1. Share the live site plan
2. Share the final presentation sequence
3. Export 2D screenshots of presentation slides or selected views

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1. Share the site plan

To share the live site plan:

• Go to Share
• Click Generate Link (Next)
• To reduce operating requirements (internet download and GPU), check Force share link to be in optimize performance mode
• Set or Deselect Enable Expiration Date
• Click Generate Link again, and Copy
• Get link in QR code form by clicking Download QR Code
• Upon following the link the site plan will be on view mode only
• The viewer can navigate through milestones and access the review tab
• Any changes made are live and the viewer will see the updated site upon saving

2. Share the presentation

To share the completed presentation:

• Go to Share
• Click Generate Link and check Milestone Presentation Mode
• Define the presentation settings or leave as default start to end
• Click Generate Link, and finally Copy the link to share

Hide Milestone Dates

Hide the date shown on the milestone card for a shared site plan or presentation, as shown below.

To hide dates:

• Go to Share
• Click Generate Link
• Check Hide milestone dates
• This change can be implemented to either the shared site plan or the shared presentation
• Finally, click Generate Link

3. 2D Export

To export the presentation slides as a 2D image:

• Go to Share, then Export presentation slides
• Select the slides to be exported, or click Select All to export all slides
• Click Export Selected, and choose the resolution of the exported images from standard to 16k resolution

Note: Only PNG export is available. Refer to Export current view below for pdf export

• Alternatively, from the presentation tool, click the three dots on the slide to be exported, or any slide to export the entire presentation
• Click Export, and follow the steps above

To export a screenshot of a current view or slide:

• Go to Share, then Export current view
• Select the file type as either a PNG or PDF, and set the image quality if exporting a PNG
• To export a pdf of a presentation slide, open the presentation tool, then click the slide to be exported
• While the slide view is active (showing view and markups), follow the steps above and select pdf file type on export

4. Export Presentation Video - Learn in-depth how to export a video of your finished presentation on this page - 7.4 Exporting Videos.

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