How to Export Component Architecture View as Image in System Composer (R2021b)?

Context:

I am using MATLAB R2021b with the System Composer toolbox and would like to export the architecture view of a component (e.g., from the Architecture Diagram) as an image file (e.g., PNG, JPEG, or PDF). However, I have not found a straightforward method to accomplish this.

Attempted Solutions:

1. GUI Approach:

• Looked for export options under the File > Export menu in the architecture view, but no image-export options appear.
• Tried right-clicking on the diagram canvas or component, but no "Export to Image" option is available.

1. Command-Line Approach:

• Checked the systemcomposer API documentation for R2021b but did not find methods like exportDiagram or similar for views.

Question:

• Is there a supported workflow to export the architecture view as an image in System Composer (R2021b)?
• Are there hidden options, specific APIs, or workarounds (e.g., screen capture scripts) for this version?

Additional Notes:

• I reviewed the R2021b documentation (System Composer Export/Print) but found no relevant guidance.
• If newer versions (e.g., R2023a+) support this feature, confirmation would also be helpful.

Thank you for your assistance!

Answer 1

[Josh Kahn]

Hi @鑫鹏,

There is no way to do this in 21b but Report Generation APIs and an export button were added in 22b:

https://www.mathworks.com/help/systemcomposer/release-notes.html?startrelease=R2021b&endrelease=R2024b&rntext=view+export&groupby=release&sortby=descending&searchHighlight=view+export#mw_445046a7-a3da-4b71-a0db-692967105a3f

Regards,

Josh