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How to export/save ERD as PDF or as image in phpMyAdmin?

I have generated an ERD using the Designer in phpMyAdmin.

How do I save it as PDF or image?

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The "original" thread is referenced in the answer. This post is intended to be a visual tutorial thread with screenshots which the other thread does not have.

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silver Avatar asked Apr 20 '15 18:04

silver


1 Answers

To save as PDF:

1) Select databse.

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2) More > Designer

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3) Import/Export coordinates for relational schema enter image description here

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4) Operations (scroll down) > Edit or export relational schema

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Click Go.

5) Choose your preferences.

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Click Go.

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Save the file.


To save as image:

You can choose "SVG" in Step 5 instead of "PDF", but the it did not produce aesthetically desirable results for the ERD (at least for me).

I personally just converted the PDF to image using a third-party app.

Reference: phpmyadmin 3.4.0 ERD to PDF

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silver Avatar answered Sep 22 '22 20:09

silver