youngmon/atlassian-qna huggingface dataset:
Is it possible to populate a page with confiforms data?
Asked by Curtis Freudigmann:

Lets say I have a Space with two Pages. On one Page is a simple form with nothing more than a text box. When that form is submitted, I want the value from that text box to be entered on to a new page.. not in a blog post and not as a new page. Something like appending it to a bulleted list. Is this possible?

I have looked at <https://wiki.vertuna.com/display/CONFIFORMS/Configuring+ConfiForms+IFTTT+actions> and did not see this as a functionality that I could find.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

-Curtis


Answers:
author: fbunting
body: Is it important that the content entered into the first page (the form) is *saved in* the second page, or can it simply be *displayed on* the page?   

It's easy to simply *display* the text-box contents on the second page. Use the *Confiforms List View* macro, containing only a single *Confiforms Form Field* macro for the textBox (with **Show with label** unchecked).  

If you really need all the separate paragraphs in a certain format (like a bullet list), then you'll have to apply some custom CSS in the *Confiforms Form Field* macro.

comments: author: Curtis Freudigmann
body: Hey Fred,

Thank you very much for the response!

I have implemented the ListView macro after previously trying TableView and I like the way that looks. Thanks again!

-Curtis


author: Alex Medved _ConfiForms_
body: Also, have a look at the ConfiForms ValueView macro, might be even better option for the cases when you want the ConfiForms data to appear **inline**


Tags: confiforms

confluence-server

server
Can I create dynamic content based on check boxes selected on a page?
Asked by Dustin Strange:

I'm working on a marketing brief and different needs would require different content to be provided by the requester.

An example - I need different information if someone is requesting an email to be created vs. wanting graphics created or a promotional page to be created.

I would like to have check boxes for the various options and only have those required components shown once that is selected. If they select an email and graphics, they would be shown those requirements but would not see the promo page requirements.

Is this possible? Is that too complex?


Answers:
author: James Dellow
body: You've tagged this question as being for Confluence Cloud, so the short answer is that out of the box this is going to be hard on this version of Confluence.

The closest might be to use page templates and maybe some creative use of macros like Excerpt Include for boilerplate text.

comments: author: Dustin Strange
body: How about add-ons to allow this?


author: James Dellow
body: Sorry, I can't think of one that will do this. There is visibility add-on, but it uses other conditions to hide content (e.g. membership of a group).

Maybe explore some of the form based add-ons?


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Can I limit access to a page at a specific user level (i.e. say a particular user can't access it)?
Asked by Jim Bottrell:

I understand that I can make a page "restricted" and then assign specific users or user groups to have access to that page. However, I have a reasonably large group of users for the space and there are only a specific few that I want to preclude from accessing (viewing/editing) the page. I was wondering if there is a setting where I can specifically deny access to a specific page at at a user level. I haven't been able to find a way but through I'd ask before accepting it can't be done.

Or, should I be thinking about problem in a different way?

Thanks all!


Answers:
author: Davin Studer
body: Permissions are always best done with groups. I would create a group in Confluence and add the users that you want to have access to the group. Then create a view restriction and add that groups. The page will be restricted to only allow the people in the group to see it.


author: Curtis Freudigmann
body: Just a thought, but are your users gaining access to the App through Active Directory? You could possibly create a new user group with only the members you want to view the page and then give them the access with the restrictions? Maybe that or give no one access to the space/page and then only allow a user group with the appropriate users? Just an idea.. not sure if this helps.

-Curtis

comments: author: Jim Bottrell
body: Thanks Curtis. Users are not currently utilizing Active Directory unfortunately. I will keep this in mind for the future however. I appreciate you taking the time to offer a suggestion. I'm starting to think there truly isn't a clean way to do this short of duplicating the space access list, reducing it by the handful of people I don't want to have access to the page, and then making that new group the access group for the restricted page. But that just seems such a long way at it and so much extra administration going forward.


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
password limitations within confluence.cfg.xml
Asked by Rusty Rusty:

What are the valid characters that can be used for the "hibernate.connection.password" property within confluence.cfg.xml?

I'm using an external database, authenticating with active directory, and I'd like to change the password for the account but keep getting authentication failures that I think are related to special characters within the password field.


Answers:
author: Rusty Rusty
body: Coming back to this with a followup question.

After the password change and restart, everything seems to work fine for a short time.

We use active directory/ldap for user authentication. Within a few minutes after updating the confluence user password and restarting the instance, those user authentications stop working. The only login that seems to work is the 'admin' account that is maintained internally (not active directory).

Restoring the confluence password to the old value and restarting the instance corrects the problem.


author: Rusty Rusty
body: Thanks for the reply, Stephen.

I was able to change the password as you suggested, with a longer, simplified schema. Prior to that I had attempted multiple passwords with a variety of special characters.

At this point I'm satisfied to have the password changed and will revisit this the next time the password need to be changed.

comments: author: Stephen Sifers
body: Glad to hear you're able to change the password and get up and running!

Regards,  
Stephen Sifers


author: Stephen Sifers
body: Hello Rusty,

You should not have a limitation within the hibernate.connection.password option itself when setting a password. As a test, we would suggest setting a simple A-Z password to see if this does not have an issue.

Another note, while a password complexity may be required, password entropy can help to achieve complex passwords while staying within simplified passwords. An example of a high entropy password could be; house-Gocart-ocean-Aerospace. These types of passwords may assist with having a complex password while keeping them within simplified characters.

We look forward to your results from testing with a simple character password to see if the issue is still present.

Regards,  
Stephen Sifers


Tags: atl-adm

confluence-server

server
Plugin not working - problem retrieving the macro
Asked by Andrew Beak:

I'm trying to use the OpenAPI swagger plugin ([marketplace](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1218914/open-api-swagger-editor-for-confluence))

When I insert it onto a Confluence page it displays an error that says "Problem retrieving the macro".

If I look at the Javascript console I can see some errors, including a 404 to
> <https://example.atlassian.net/wiki/rest/api/content/7733249/history/1/macro/id/8524fc4a-a246-4b49-a3d9-17aa2d4d24ed?_r=1559300452834>

The response in this file is:
> {"statusCode":404,"data":{"authorized":false,"valid":true,"errors":\[\],"successful":false},"message":"com.atlassian.confluence.api.service.exceptions.NotFoundException: No macro found on content id : ContentId{id=7733249} with version: 1 and macroId: 8524fc4a-a246-4b49-a3d9-17aa2d4d24ed"}

Is this a problem with Confluence? Or is it something specific to this plugin?


Answers:
author: Alex Medved _ConfiForms_
body: I believe you are using the new editor for Confluence, right?

Seems to be related to

* <https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-65717>
* <https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-64923>

Don't get tricked that it says resolved for the 2nd ticket, it is clearly not... we, as authors of couple of apps for the Confluence cloud are affected quite a bit by this

The problem is that the macro configuration is not persisted to the storage and therefore cannot be retrieved (immediately). If you wait a bit in the editor,... or save the page and then re-open in edit mode, then you will see the macro config get's found

comments: author: Andrew Beak
body: Hi,

Thanks for the reply, that's extremely helpful.

Yes we're using the new editor. The 404 I'm seeing definitely sounds like a good fit for that second ticket you linked.

I tried waiting on the page as well as save/reopen but neither of these workarounds have made a difference.

Do you know if there is a way to use the old editor? I don't spot anything in the Confluence settings that let me choose.


author: Alex Medved _ConfiForms_
body: People are asking about it here, <https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-discussions/Try-out-the-new-editing-experience/m-p/1000813>

but I have not noticed any official answer from Atlassian... some mentioned that it is possible to ask Atlassian support to get old editor back.

In our instances we have quite a different experience - in one instance we can create pages in new editor, but have an option to choose old editor, whole in another instance the old editor is still the default and we are offered to create new pages with "new editing experience"

Feels very inconsistent and.. well.. broken


author: Alex Medved _ConfiForms_
body: Actually, the first linked issue is also relevant - see the last comment from Scott


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Linking to an attachment
Asked by Juan Juan:

Hello there,

How can I easily link to an attachment when editing a page? I couldn't manage to do it from the link on the text editor - it seems that only offer the possibility to link to pages.

Thanks


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hi Juan,

Welcome to Atlassian Community! It's nice to meet you.

I actually just answered this for another customer, I'll share my response below.

* [Is it possible to 'Show as link' for an PDF attachment in the new editor?](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-questions/Is-it-possible-to-Show-as-link-for-an-PDF-attachment-in-the-new/qaq-p/1096332)

> Thank you for reporting this to us! I noticed something similar the other day when I was troubleshooting, so I reported this request below:
>
> * [CONFCLOUD-65302](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-65302) *Ability to link text to an attachment in editor*
>
> As a workaround, you'll need to use the [Attachments macro](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confcloud/attachments-macro-724765160.html "Follow link") to obtain the URL of the attachment, and link text to that by pasting the link into the Link Macro.
>
> Can you give that a try and let me know how it goes?

Regards,

Shannon


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Can I have a reviewer to approve my changes in a Page before taking it live?
Asked by Prithvi Tharun:

Hello,   

Assume I am working on a page (getting started guide).

When I make any change and click Save, the document is updated instantly. But, I don't want it to happen.   

I want my reviewer to approve the change I made to the document. Once, he/she approves the change should be made live automatically.

Is this possible?


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hello Prithvi,

Thank you for contacting us! We have a current feature request for this that you are welcome to watch and vote on:

* [CONFCLOUD-1675](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-1675) *Add review mechanism for pages*
* [CONFSERVER-1675](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-1675) (This is the Server version of the same request above.)

In the meantime, there are a few paid 3rd-party add-ons that can help you with this. These are available for both Cloud and Server:

* [Comala Workflows Lite](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1215729/comala-workflows-lite?hosting=cloud&tab=overview&_ga=2.2560182.725260564.1560240685-1483961444.1556008674)
* [Approvals for Confluence](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1216387/approvals-for-confluence?hosting=cloud&tab=overview)

Have a look there, and let us know if you have any questions.

Regards,

Shannon

comments: author: Tyler Ocon
body: This "answer" does not remotely address the question the original poster had. Furthermore, based on the suggestion that was made here, I purchased Approvals for Confluence, only to learn that it does not prevent publication prior to the approval of a draft.


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud

page

review
Is the new editing experience available for Global Page Templates?
Asked by Scrum Flower Boy:

We are using a bunch of Global Page Templates in our Confluence. So far we've put of fully migrating to the new editing experience, since columns lacked the left sidebar and right sidebar option.

However, now that they've added those we are eager to fully move into the new editing experience.

My problem is that when I went to the Global Templates and started making a new one it still used the classic editing.

Any way of changing that?


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hi Alex,

Thank you for contacting us about this! Happy that you like the new editor.

At the moment we are slowly rolling out this functionality to instances, so not all of our Cloud customers have the new functionality across their instance.

This is always changing, so I don't want to give you information on Community that could expire within the next day. My recommendation would be to create a ticket with our [Cloud Support Team](https://support.atlassian.com/contact) and they can let you know if it's possible to apply the new editor across all of your templates.

Thank you for your understanding!

Regards,

Shannon

comments: author: Scrum Flower Boy
body: Thank you, Shannon.

I'll just do that and hopefully we can enable the full Fabric editor on our instance.


author: Gregory Johnson
body: You win for the least appropriate user name!


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
How can I display the number of items in task report makro?
Asked by Franz Steindl:

I want to display the count of items in a task report. So when 100 items in the list are to display, I would like to see the number 100 in the bottom (maybe in the paging line) or in the header of the list.

Additionally, to see the current number of items displayed for the current visible items whould also be great.

Thank you in advance.


Answers:
author: Andrey Khaneev _StiltSoft_
body: Hello Franz,

Here are some solutions for Task Report macro using [Table Filter and Charts](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/27447/table-filter-and-charts-for-confluence?hosting=cloud&tab=overview) app:

1. Wrap Task Report macro with [Table Filter](https://docs.stiltsoft.com/display/TableFilter/How+to+use+Table+filter+macro?src=contextnavpagetreemode) macro and set it to output [total row](https://docs.stiltsoft.com/display/TableFilter/Managing+Look+of+the+Table+and+Filtration+Pane#ManagingLookoftheTableandFiltrationPane-OutputtingTotalsforcolumns) with count of rows.
2. Another solution is to set Table Filter macro to add [row numbering](https://docs.stiltsoft.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=9404594#ManagingLookoftheTableandFiltrationPane-Addingautomaticrownumbering).
3. Or you can wrap Task Report macro with [Pivot Table](https://docs.stiltsoft.com/display/TableFilter/How+to+use+Pivot+table+macro) macro and get additional table above the report with total number of tasks.

In case you use tasks list, you can install [Handy Macros](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1214971/handy-macros-for-confluence?hosting=datacenter&tab=overview) app and use [Handy Tasks](https://docs.stiltsoft.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=23986254#HowtouseHandyTasks-Howtoaddnewtaskstothelist) extension for your tasks lists.

comments: author: Franz Steindl
body: Hello Andrey,

you mentioned great commercial solutions, but to be honest, I'd like to have a feature directly in confluence.

Nevertheless, thank you.

Best regards,

Franz
How to create new Confluence user in a java program
Asked by Paul Mason Jr:

I am working on a way to automate the task of creating new users in my companies Confluence instance. I have searched but I am not able to find an API that will allow me to do this. Does anyone know of a way to do this?


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hello Paul,

Welcome to Community! It's nice to have you.

I don't believe there is a way to do this, but I found an older thread that mentions some ways to do it, including directly via the database. Of course, we do not recommend this, but if you're in a pinch, it could work.

Have a look below:

* [create new user in confluence with rest API](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Answers-Developer-Questions/create-new-user-in-confluence-with-rest-API/qaq-p/481722)

Let me know if you have any questions about that.

Regards,

Shannon


Tags: atl-adm

developer
Any good screenshot apps?
Asked by Michael Arndt:

It looks like Stepshot is pretty dead right now and isn't accepting new users. I tried it without a membership and it's unstable and buggy in it's current form.

Any good alternatives? Ideally something that work with confluence.


Answers:
author: Michael Arndt
body: I ended up finding a tool called Snipaste which works great.


author: Aron Gombas _Midori_
body: I use the Chrome app called Awesome Screenshot with great success. It can copy the shot to the clipboard which I then just paste to a Jira issue. (It'd probably enable pasting that to a Confluence page attachment...)

See: <https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/awesome-screenshot-screen/nlipoenfbbikpbjkfpfillcgkoblgpmj?hl=en>

comments: author: Michael Arndt
body: I've used it. It's a likely clunky for my tastes.

I found a tool called Snipaste which works really well.


author: Daniel Eads
body: Hey Michael!

I personally use [Skitch (Windows/Mac)](https://evernote.com/products/skitch) for annotations. The editor is pretty quick and it's forgiving with a small learning curve. Ctrl+Shift+C copies your whole annotated screenshot to the clipboard, or you can drag and drop the file icon from Skitch to wherever you need it to go. Confluence does great accepting pastes from Skitch.

If I don't need annotations, I generally just use the [crosshair screenshot to clipboard](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201361) in MacOS (Cmd+Control+Shift+4) or the Snipping Tool in Windows. Alternatively I hear [Snappy](http://snappy-app.com/) is pretty decent if you're on MacOS.

Cheers,  
Daniel

comments: author: Michael Arndt
body: I don't think Skitch has a Windows version.


author: Daniel Eads
body: They did offer a Windows version in the past, but ended support a while ago which also took it off their official download site. Many free software download sites still have the last published version available. Not a lot has changed even in the Mac version since then to be honest - it's a pretty straightforward application.

If having support is important, a lot of people swear by SnagIt. It's not free, but the company behind it is pretty stellar. I've worked with folks that loved it so much they paid for it out of pocket if they couldn't get it reimbursed.


author: Michael Arndt
body: I like TechSmith. I use their Camastia program for basic video editing. I'll give it a look.

I did find another program called Snipaste which works great for just being able to cut and paste. Very easy click on icon, capture, annotate and paste function. Doesn't really have any major UI to deal with.


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Why is one user group not appearing in share options for a blog post?
Asked by Ariana Purro:

I am trying to use the share function on a blog post to share out to a user group. Every other user group except for the one I want to share to is appearing in the share field.

I created a test group and that immediately appeared in the share window.

I tested every single other group that already exists and they all appear.

There are no differences in the group set up of my confluence-users group versus the other ones that successfully appear.


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hello Ariana,

Welcome to Atlassian Community! It's nice to meet you.

Is the user group a predefined one? We have a bug right now where users aren't able to share to predefined groups.

* [CONFCLOUD-33616](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-33616) *Autocomplete does not find predefined groups when sharing a page*

This would include groups such as *confluence-users* and confluence-administrators but not affect any groups you created yourself.

If this is not the case, then I would recommend you raise a ticket with our [Cloud Support Team](https://support.atlassian.com/contact). They will be able to reindex your site so we can rule out an index problem, as well as directly review your Confluence logs to see what the issue might be.

Let me know if you have any trouble.

Regards,

Shannon

comments: author: Ariana Purro
body: Thanks Shannon. It is the confluence-user group.


author: Shannon S
body: Ariana,

Thank you for confirming that. You can go to the bug ticket and click **This affects my team** in order to help keep track of the users who have been affected by this issue.

Let me know if you have any questions about that.

Take care, and have a pleasant week.

Regards,

Shannon


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Users Access Log
Asked by Marco Augusto Santinho Gon?alves:

Hello Guys,

Im getting alot of questions from customers asking about how they can track conections to the application ( jira / confluence ). for example , i want to know how much acces in May month Confluence has.. its theres a way to to track those type of connection logs? even if its out of the application?

Ty All


Answers:
author: Diego
body: Hello there Marco!

As I understand, you need to extract some data for Confluence traffic, is that correct?

If that is the case, I would like to redirect you to another post here that has the same needs and has been answered. Maybe the information there can help you out!

Here it is:

++***[how do i pull data around page visits?](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-questions/how-do-i-pull-data-around-page-visits/qaq-p/1094467)***++

Let us hear from you Marco!


Tags: jira