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Last few months were very exiting for us, we managed to release two of our most requested features, namely and SVG document support. Now our Confluence and JIRA plugin users can enjoy these features by upgrading to the latest version of the plugin. The new releases support Confluence 5.3.4 and JIRA 6.1.3.

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• Confluence Diagramming by Creately
• JIRA Diagramming by Creately

Lets find out how you’ll benefit from these features

Ability to Import Visio Documents, Stencils and Templates

Now you can easily import your existing Visio diagrams to Confluence or JIRA. Use the “Import Visio File” option in the “Import” drop down and the rest will be self explanatory. Your Visio file be saved as a Creately diagram and you can work on it as any other Creately diagram.

Because you can open Visio files it serves as a great way to view Visio files as well.

Support for Importing and Exporting SVG Documents

SVG is perfect for high quality prints and any links you added to the diagram will be preserved when you export a file as SVG. This means clickable object you added to Creately diagrams will still have them if you export them as SVG or PDF.

But that’s not all. SVG is a universally recognized file type supported by software like Adobe Illustrator and Inkscape. Hence you’ll find many free SVG graphics which you can easily import and add to your diagrams. We’ve made it easy for you by adding SVG image search to the search box.

Because its universally recognized you can use it to modify Creately diagram in other diagram editors as well. Most diagram editors support SVG so if you want to edit your Creately files in MS Visio simply export the diagram as a SVG, import it to Visio and start editing. Perfect if someone doesn’t have Confluence or Creately for Confluence but still want to edit the diagram.

You can add styling to imported files, scale them and do plenty more to make them fit perfectly to your diagram. Simply put, SVG gives you boundless diagramming opportunities.

Export as Creately Editable SVG

You might have noticed an option called “SVG(Creately Editable)” in the export window. This option allows you to export your Creately diagram as an SVG but still retains Creately specific data so you can import and modify it later in Creately.

This is really useful if you want to back up your Creately files in a format that can be easily viewed by others without Creately. Also this enables you to share your Creately diagram without using the in built collaboration features.

Word of caution though, if you only want a SVG file then you should not use this option. Because it has Creately specific data built into it the file size is larger thus wasting your space unnecessarily.

High Resolution Image Export

Want to printout a bigger version of your diagram? Use our custom scaling for high resolution printouts for your diagrams. The below image highlights your options.

You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to exporting

New Options for JPEG, PNG and PDF Export

The above image highlights the new options available to Confluence and JIRA users when it comes to exporting diagram. You can choose what part of your diagram to export, what’s the size of the exported diagram should be and in case of PDF’s whether to include the diagram links in the exported PDF.

The releases include bug fixes and improvement to usability as well. We’d love to hear you thought about these new enhancement to the plugin. If you have any question or feedback drop us a mail at support@creately.com and we’ll make sure to get back to you.

We’re proud and excited to announce that Creately now supports Vector export with SVG. This means you can export your diagrams as crisp SVG documents that can be used for high quality printing or even open and edit them in other SVG editors.

But that’s not all, this latest update to Creately comes with host of other features for an even more productive diagramming experience

• SVG export
• Revamped export window
• Clickable links in exported SVG and PDF files
• Export as Creately SVG file
• Library objects as vectors

Export Diagrams as SVG Files

This premium feature comes packed with benefits. For starters, combined with SVG import this makes your diagramming possibilities boundless. Import, modify and export SVG graphics to your hearts content.

Also SVG is an universally recognized Vector file type supported by many other diagram and graphics editors like Adobe Illustrator, MS Visio and Inkscape. So your exported Creately diagrams can be be opened in those editors and modified to your hearts content. This makes it easier for you to work with others who prefer other diagram solutions. Plus you can view them in any browser or SVG viewer.

The crisp SVG images are perfect for high quality printouts and you never have to worry about scaling issues either.

Say goodbye to scaling issues with SVG

A Revamped, Powerful Export Dialog

When it comes to export, we know you want control to help show off your content in the best light possible. With this in mind, we completely redesigned the export dialog.

options available to users in SVG export

You can choose to export the diagram area, the selected objects or the entire canvas. In case you need a larger or smaller output you can scale the diagram before exporting as well. The export dialog is rich with options on managing your exports.

Try exporting an existing diagram to explore all the features.

Clickable Links in SVG and PDF files

Now when you export an SVG or a PDF from Creately, the links in diagrams work seamlessly in the exported documents. This is great for many scenarios including linked diagrams

For example consider the below simple diagram drawn using Creately and embedded using the Creately diagram viewer. Clicking on each circle takes to you to a different website.

Below you can see the exported PDF document uploaded to Scribed. And you can clearly see that the links are working fine. From now on you never have to worry about link not appearing in exported diagrams.

SVG Export as a Creately file

If you ever need to share a Creately file with another person, you can now do so as a ‘Creately SVG’ file. This file format allows you to open and view the file even without Creately in any browser. And when you import the file back into Creately, it becomes a fully functional Creately diagram that has all the usual functionality.

So now if you ever want to backup Creately diagrams or send it to other users without using the in-built collaboration features, you can use the Creately SVG format to have a truly transitional file that gives you the best of both worlds. Creately files are now universally viewable regardless whether you have access to a Creately Product.

More Objects as Vectors

Most of our library objects are available in vector format for easy scaling and more sharp images. You will see a considerable change of quality compared to some of our older shape libraries like Network diagrams online.

This was one of our most requested features and we’re overjoyed to bring it to you. We’re so happy we even made a cake for it 🙂 .

Celebrating SVG launch

We love to hear from you about SVG export and the other new features. You can mail us directly via support@creately.com or reach us via Twitter, Facebook, Google+ or LinkedIn.

We’re thrilled to announce support for importing of SVG files and an improved framework to make your objects look smoother and sharper. The SVG import is huge because it paves they way for some awesome future developments.

Lets take the popular complex tiger SVG as an example. See how it scales beautifully within the application? Similarly you can import thousands of SVG images found throughout the Internet by simply clicking the “Image” button and  scale them for the perfect fit.

Working with SVG files inside Creately

Add Styles to Imported Images

Below example further illustrates the power of the application. You can import images and add your own styling to them so they fit perfectly into your existing diagram. Imagine having the ability to import thousands of images and customize them to fit your existing diagrams, that is what you’ll get with this new feature.

Easily add styles to your imported images

Scale Images without Pixelation

Ever tried to enlarge an imported image only to end up with some pixelated rubbish? Now you can import SVG images and never worry about pixelation. Below image better illustrated the value of importing SVG files rather than JPG, BMP files.

Scaling is smoother with SVG

Beautiful Diagrams / Prints

We’ve enhanced how vector graphics are handled within the app as well. The underlying framework for handling objects is greatly improved to make your diagramming experience much smoother. If you’re working with things like Creating a CISCO Network Diagram you will immediately see a noticeable difference.

Faster User Experience

Objects are not the only thing enhanced by the improved framework. Application as a whole is greatly enhanced and you’ll enjoy a much faster application which will further improve your productivity.

Next Step: SVG Export

Now you can easily import diagrams you’ve created using other tools like InkScape, CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator into Creately. Even Visio diagrams can be  exported as SVG files, making Creately the perfect Visio alternative. The next step is to enable SVG export and make it even more easier to work with other tools.

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