Your Gliffy Migration Options
You have two options for diagramming with Gliffy in Atlassian Cloud:
- Gliffy Diagrams for Confluence: Compatible with Commercial Cloud & Government Cloud
- Gliffy Diagrams | Zero Egress & Isolated Cloud-Ready: Compatible with Isolated Cloud & Commercial Cloud
In this video, we go over your options for migrating your diagrams with Gliffy in more detail.
Pre-Migration Checklist
Remove Page Restrictions
Remove restrictions on any Confluence pages that contain Gliffy diagrams in the source instance.
Running Your Gliffy Migration
Use the Confluence Cloud Migration Assistant (CCMA) to migrate your diagrams.
- Select the option to migrate attachments.
- Set the Gliffy app to "is needed" in the Cloud.
These steps are necessary to ensure that your diagrams work correctly in the Cloud! If you skip them, you will need to do more manual work after the migration to restore your diagrams to proper function.
Here's a video walkthrough of what to expect as you use the Confluence Cloud Migration Assistant (CCMA) to migrate your Gliffy diagrams.
Important Note: Progress Indicator "Stuck" at 99%
If you notice the progress indicator has been stuck at 99% for a long time, don’t worry—the migration is still running in the background.
Due to current limitations in how progress is reported, we can’t provide a precise estimate of the remaining time at this stage. The indicator may remain at 99% for 12 hours or more, depending on the size and complexity of the data being migrated.
After Your Migration
These functions automatically run post-migration to support full diagram functionality.
| Gliffy Diagrams for Confluence | Gliffy Diagrams Zero Egress | |
| Re-index diagrams for search | ✅ | ✅ |
| Migrate custom shape libraries | ✅ | ❌* |
| Ensure linked diagram macros function properly | ✅ | ✅ |
*Custom shape libraries not available
What if the functions don't run after migration?
If the Gliffy app is unable to run the functions, you must manually run them on each diagram after the migration is completed. You cannot run these functions in bulk or automate them.
How to manually run post-migration functions:
Open and save each Gliffy diagram. This will build the search index and fix broken linked diagram macros to restore proper display on theConfluence page.
(Commercial Cloud Only) Re-create any custom shape libraries.
What to Expect Post-Migration
Moving to Cloud opens up exciting opportunities for your team to save time and collaborate more effectively. In this video, we'll explore a few of those opportunities to help you understand how Cloud unlocks your team's full potential.
Migrating Your Diagrams to Gliffy from Another Diagramming Tool?
If you're looking to switch to Gliffy when you move to Cloud, or if you use multiple diagramming tools and want to consolidate as you prepare to migrate, you don't need to lose access to all your hard work. Our draw.io to Gliffy bulk diagram converter is currently available in Confluence Data Center and allows you to convert all your draw.io diagrams to Gliffy diagrams in minutes.
Additional Resources for Your Migration
In this video, we cover:
- How to work with our support team if you need assistance during your migration.
- How to work with our preferred partners to ensure a smooth transition to Cloud.
Get Gliffy for Confluence Cloud
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