Can't PNG out from myBalsamiq
Is there no PNG Export from MyBalsamiq?
I only have export as an XML?
I only have export as an XML?
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Inappropriate?Hi Riel, I didn't add an explicit "download png" link because I thought people could just right-click on the generated image and save it. Maybe that's too hidden?
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Inappropriate?I had the same experience as Riel -- it works if you think of it, I did it out of desperation the one day but I was also finding that the size of the output is not consistent... it's sometimes cropped very closely to the edges of the actual mockup... it would be great to have an automatic margin set on the outside edges. I find that usually I'm looking for an export to import into my Feedback tool or send via email and without the proper breathing room around the mockup .... it feels cramped and affects the recipients view of my mockup.
Now my workflow involves downloading the file, then opening in photoshop extending the canvas and then resaving to send.
Another value would be to have a way to "send as attachment" even to myself so I can forward it on etc.
I know the idea is for collaboration and sharing online, which is amazing but there are many times when we're sending to a client or colleague without adding them directly to mybalsamiq.
So having an Export to PNG feature (with some default outside margins or choose of margin/screen resolution would be great --- I have another app that pops up a dialog asking you the margins on export and you have a default number or you can key in unique ones per export -- i.e. 0 top 10 left 10 right 20 bottom ... or whatever)... and also a Send as Attachment feature would be brilliant with the same margin options for the export, just a send to "self" feature would be fine.... some may prefer to have an option to send to others directly and copy self.
I think the Download Mockup should have click or mouseover options --- giving you PNG/XML etc. options. If anyone uses freshbooks, they do this on the Print Invoice buttons or MindMeister has some great Export features using a Modal / Lightbox style window. Definitely worth checking out.
I can screencast them if anyone is interested to see them
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