Download PDF reports
Save a snapshot of your interactive Builder dashboard by downloading it as a PDF. This feature lets you export a screenshot of your map along with any necessary legends, the map description, widgets, and parameters. Once saved as a PDF, you can easily share the file offline, email it, or use it in any other way you utilize PDF files.
Download a PDF report as an Editor
The "Download PDF report" button is located as a quick action next to the "Share" button at the top right corner of the Builder interface. It will be enabled as long as there are exportable data sources available in Builder.
How to download a PDF:
Click the 'Download PDF report' button. This action will capture the current view of the map, including the status of your widget and parameters you've applied.
In the download window, you have the option to add comments and decide whether to include the legend.
Click on 'Preview' to review how the PDF will look before you download it.
After previewing, you can go ahead and download the PDF if it meets your requirements.
Enabling download PDF reports functionality for Viewers
To allow viewers of your map to download the interactive map as a PDF report:
Turn on 'Download PDF report', to enable viewers using the export viewport data functionality.
Publish your changes.
Download a PDF report as Viewer
Viewers can export data following these steps:
In the download window, you have the option to add comments and decide whether to include the legend.
Click on 'Preview' to review how the PDF will look before you download it.
After previewing, you can go ahead and download the PDF if it meets your requirements.
Downloading PDF reports from Builder maps can be disabled entirely, for all users in your organization, for security purposes. If you're an admin and want to disable downloading maps as PDF, contact us through your usual point of contact or via email to support@carto.com.
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