How to export and share my research results?
Question Type
User Manual Question
Quick Answer
Supports 2 export formats:
- PDF: Complete report, suitable for printing and presentations
- HTML: Web format, suitable for online viewing and sharing
Sharing Methods:
- Team internal sharing (permission control)
- Generate share link (external sharing)
- Direct email sending
Export Reports
Step 1: Access Report Details Page
Location:
- Homepage → "My Studies"
- Select project → "View Report"
Step 2: Select Export Format
Click "Export" Button
Choose Format:
Format 1: PDF (Recommended)
Content:
- Complete research report
- Executive summary
- Interview details
- Highlight conversation excerpts
- Actionable recommendations
Use Cases:
- ✅ Report to boss
- ✅ Team meeting presentation
- ✅ Print for archiving
- ✅ External sharing
Advantages:
- Fixed format, won't break
- Easy to read and print
- Compatible with all devices
Format 2: HTML
Use Cases:
- Online viewing
- Quick sharing
- Maintain complete format
Content Included:
- Complete report text
- All data tables
- Quotes and excerpts
- Opens in browser
Steps:
- Report page → "Export"
- Select "HTML format"
- Save locally
- Open with browser to view
Step 3: Download File
Generation Time:
- PDF: 10-30 seconds
- HTML: 5-15 seconds
File Size:
- Usually 5-20MB
- Includes complete content
Share Research
Method 1: Team Internal Sharing
Applicable: Team members all have atypica accounts
Steps:
- Report details page → "Share"
- Select team members
- Set permissions:
- Read-only: Can only view
- Can edit: Can modify and export
Advantages:
- Real-time sync
- Controllable permissions
- Convenient collaboration
Method 2: Generate Share Link
Applicable: Share with external people
Steps:
- Report details page → "Share"
- Select "Generate Share Link"
- Settings:
- Validity: 7 days/30 days/permanent
- Password protection (optional)
- Allow download (optional)
Get Link:
Advantages:
- No registration needed
- Access anytime
- Can set password protection
Note:
- Cannot modify permissions after link shared
- Automatically expires after expiration
- Recommend password protection for sensitive content
Method 3: Direct Email Sending
Steps:
- Report details page → "Share"
- Select "Send Email"
- Enter recipient email
- Choose format: PDF/HTML
- Send
Advantages:
- Delivers directly
- No login needed
- Attachment form
Export/Share Scenarios
Scenario 1: Report to Boss
Recommended Method: Export PDF
Steps:
- Export PDF format report
- Open to review, confirm content
- Print or email to boss
Tips:
- Highlight core findings
- Prepare verbal explanation
Scenario 2: Team Discussion
Recommended Method: Team internal sharing
Steps:
- Share with team members (read-only permission)
- Let everyone read before team meeting
- Discuss core findings in meeting
- Create action plan
Tips:
- Share in advance, give time to read
- Focus on actionable recommendations in meeting
- Record discussion results
Scenario 3: External Partners
Recommended Method: Generate share link
Steps:
- Generate share link (set 7-day validity)
- Set password protection
- Disable download (prevent redistribution)
- Send link and password to partner
Tips:
- Must use password protection for sensitive content
- Set shorter validity period
- Remind not to screenshot and redistribute
Scenario 4: Archive Backup
Recommended Method: Export PDF
Steps:
- Export PDF (complete report)
- Save to company server or cloud storage
- Establish archive directory
Tips:
- File naming convention:
[Project Name]_[Date]_Research Report.pdf - Regular backups
Scenario 5: Client Delivery
Recommended Method: Export PDF
Steps:
- Export PDF format
- Check content completeness
- Send to client
Tips:
- Completeness: Check no missing content
- Professionalism: Confirm format standards
Permission Management
Team Member Permissions
Read-only Permission:
- ✅ View report
- ✅ Export PDF
- ❌ Modify content
- ❌ Share with others
Edit Permission:
- ✅ View report
- ✅ Export all formats
- ✅ Share with team members
Admin Permission:
- ✅ All edit permissions
- ✅ Manage share permissions
- ✅ Delete report
- ✅ Generate external share links
Share Link Permissions
Read-only Link:
- ✅ View report
- ❌ Export
- ❌ Modify
- ❌ Reshare
Downloadable Link:
- ✅ View report
- ✅ Export PDF
- ❌ Modify
- ❌ Reshare
Note:
- Cannot modify permissions once share link generated
- Recommendation: Default to read-only, generate downloadable link when needed
Common Questions
Q1: Can exported reports be modified?
Depends on Format:
- PDF: Cannot modify directly (needs PDF editor)
- HTML: Can view in browser, but not recommended to modify directly
Recommendation:
- Need to share for viewing → Export PDF or HTML
- PDF more suitable for printing and archiving
Q2: Will share links leak?
Security Measures:
- Set password protection
- Set validity period (7 days/30 days)
- Disable download
If Worried About Leaks:
- Don't generate permanent links
- Must set password
- Use team internal sharing (more secure)
Q3: Can I share only partial content?
Currently not supported. Sharing is complete report.
Q4: Can I still view after exporting?
Yes. Export doesn't affect online viewing.
Online Report and Export File:
- Completely independent
- Online report doesn't change
- Export file is snapshot
Q5: What if share link expires?
Regenerate:
- Report details page → "Share"
- Generate new share link
- Send to recipient
Or:
- Directly invite to register
- Team internal sharing (permanently valid)
Best Practices
Recommendation 1: Export Backup
Important Project Backup:
- PDF: Complete report (easy to read)
- Save to cloud storage
Benefits:
- Prevent data loss
- Convenient for long-term review
Recommendation 2: Check Before Sharing
Check Content:
- Any sensitive information?
- Is format correct?
- Is content complete?
Avoid:
- Leak internal data
- Format disorder
- Information omission
Recommendation 3: Establish Naming Convention
File Naming:
Benefits:
- Easy to find
- Version control
- Team collaboration
Recommendation 4: Minimize Permissions
Principle:
- Only give to necessary people
- Only give necessary permissions
- Set necessary protection
Examples:
- Team discussion → Read-only permission
- External sharing → Password protection + validity period
- Client delivery → Export PDF (cannot modify)
Bottom Line
"Export with PDF/HTML, share via team/link/email. Export backup for important reports, password protection required for external sharing."
Remember:
- ✅ Export formats: PDF (presentations/printing), HTML (online viewing)
- ✅ Sharing methods: Team internal (most secure), link (most convenient), email (most direct)
- ✅ Permission control: Read-only/Edit/Admin
- ✅ Security measures: Password protection + validity period
- ✅ Backup archiving: Export PDF + cloud storage
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