Steps to Export Artboards Using the Reference Method

To use the export function described in the reference within Adobe XD, follow these steps focusing on exporting artboards via a designated artboard.

Using the specific method described in the reference for exporting artboards from an Adobe XD file, which may be associated with a "Web export plugin" or a structured export process within the file, involves identifying and exporting a particular artboard.

Based on the provided reference, the process to export artboards is centered around opening the Adobe XD file and using a specific element within it.

1. Open the Adobe XD Project: Begin by double-clicking on the XD file. This action will open your project within Adobe XD.
2. Navigate the File Structure: Once the project is open, you will observe the layout. The reference notes that the left side will have a guide, and the right side will contain the artboards examples for export. Familiarize yourself with this structure.
3. Identify the Export Artboard: Look for a specific artboard designated for export. According to the reference, there may be one artboard that exports all artboards at the same time. This is the key artboard you need for the export process described.
4. Select the Export Artboard: Select this artboard that is configured to trigger the export of all others.
5. Initiate the Export: With the designated export artboard selected, proceed with the standard Adobe XD export function. The reference instructs you to export it to a folder. This is typically done via File > Export or using keyboard shortcuts (Cmd + E on Mac, Ctrl + E on Windows).
6. Confirm Export: Once you initiate the export of this specific artboard, the described outcome is that all the artboards will be exported to the folder you selected.

This method leverages a specific setup within the XD file itself, potentially orchestrated by a plugin or a deliberate file organization strategy, allowing you to export multiple artboards efficiently by targeting just one.