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You can export your diagram to an image file and then use its graphical representation in external applications. For example, insert a diagram image into your program documentation (e.g. use MS Word), create big posters with your diagram, publish them to Web.

Database Designer for MySQL supports the following image types:

Vector graphics: Windows Enhanced Metafile (EMF).
Bitmap images: PNG, GIF, JPEG, BMP.

Use the Application Menu | Export  menu item. Export Model to Graphic dialog will appear.

dialog-export-graphic

Select file name and type in Select image file dialog showed by "..." button in File name editor.

You can also check Split into pages and/or Show image on complete options.

Click OK to save the file.

Please note:
Exporting a diagram to the vector graphics format allows you to freely scale a diagram of any size without any noticeable distortions. It enables you to create big posters with the diagram to demonstrate the data logic of your application.