Export documents

Published

March 25, 2026

Export model documents as XML-based Microsoft Word (.docx) or Adobe Portable Document Format .pdf files.

NoneMicrosoft Word compatibility

Documents exported from ​ValidMind are compatible with Word 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

Prerequisites

Export documents as Microsoft Word or PDF files

  1. In the left sidebar, click Inventory.

  2. Select a model or find your model by applying a filter or searching for it.4

  3. In the left sidebar that appears for your model, click Documents and select the Latest or Saved Versions tab.5

  4. Select a document to export. What information is available to export depends on the document type:

    • Development6 — Model documentation
    • Validation7 — Validation reports
    • Monitoring8 — Ongoing monitoring reports
    • Other custom document types9
  5. In right sidebar, click Export Document.

  6. Configure what is exported in your document by checking off the relevant boxes:

    • validation reports only Include compliance summary10
    • validation reports only Include validation guidelines information11
    • validation reports only Include validation guideline adherence details
    • Include comments left on document12
  7. Choose your file format:

    • DOCX13 — To update the table of contents, click Yes when Word prompts you to update fields.
    • PDF14 — Your document will be exported as a PDF with formatting preserved. The table of contents and links are generated automatically.
  8. Click Download File to download the file locally on your machine.

13 To update the table of contents, click Yes when Word prompts you to update fields.

14 Your document will be exported as a PDF with formatting preserved. The table of contents and links are generated automatically.