youngmon/atlassian-qna huggingface dataset:
Can I add a shared Jira dashboard to a Confluence page?
Asked by Dave Drexler:

I'm not seeing any clear documentation for how to show a shared Dashboard in a Confluence page. I see Gadgets, and I know how to display JIRA issues, but nothing about a custom dashboard.

Is it possible?


Answers:
author: Jobin Kuruvilla [Adaptavist]
body: You can't add the whole dashboard. Only gadgets.


author: Marilena C
body: Hi Jobin and Dave,

Could you please suggest how to share the gadgets used in a Jira Dashboard on a Wiki page?

Thanks,

Marilena


author: Dave Drexler
body: Thanks, Jobin!


author: Dave Drexler
body: Hi - thanks, John. I'm looking to display a shared dashboard, though - not charts.


author: Chag
body: edit the page and click on insert. Then other macros and you should see a list of JIRA charts from there.
Editing team calendar title
Asked by Dave Stewart:

Hello,

We have Team Calendars install and I believe I have full access as I am able to change permissions, create, delete and remove calendars, as well as change events. However, when I select the edit option on a calendar and go to the general tab I am unable to edit the title, although the documentation says I should be able to do this. I have had another colleague who is an administrator try and he experienced the same problem. I can select the text but can not replace it. Please advise.

Dave


Answers:
author: Dave Stewart
body: Yes I am trying to change the calendar's name.

We are running the most recent version of the calendar 5.0.5; Confluence is 5.4.4

It's difficult to provide a screen shot. I have included three to show the process I use to get to the screen. In the final screen, I can make the cursor appear in the text but I cannot use it to do anything. If I press the backspace key, the browser goes to the previous page.

Cal Title Edit 1.jpgCal Title Edit 2.jpg

Cal Title Edit 3.jpg

Thanks.

Dave

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author: Mallmann
body: Hello Dave,

As I could understand you are trying to change the calendar's name, right? If so, yes you should be able to do so.

May I ask you which version of Team Calendars you are currently using? Also, please let me know which Confluence version you're running as well.

Can you also attach a screenshot of the behaviour to this ticket?

Best regards,

Eduardo Mallmann  
Atlassian Support

comments: author: Dave Stewart
body: Eduardo,I have supplied to screen shots but not heard back from you. The request to make the calendar name change has come again. Can you advise me please?


Tags: confluence-administration
Transfer Confluence content by XML backup
Asked by adiedler:

Is there are any hints or remarks if me have to transfer the content of the current database to another installation by using the Confluence XML Backup mechanism?

Are all secure content blocks kept or is there are a key or anything else what have to kepp urgently?

Best regards

Alexander Diedler


Answers:
author: Mallmann
body: Hello Alexander,

You can only transfer the content (by [XML backup](https://confluence.atlassian.com/display/DOC/Site+Backup+and+Restore)) of your Confluence to another Confluence when both are running the same major version. For example: A XML backup from Confluence 5.5.x will only work on another Confluence 5.5.x.

Every content, apart from the plugins and attachments, will go along with this XML backup. Then you can copy the attachments folder as well, so you won't lose it.

Please, let me know if you have any questions about how it works.

Best regards,

Eduardo Mallmann  
Atlassian Support


author: Mallmann
body: Hi Alexander,

In this case, you should install the new Confluence using MySQL, and then import the XML backup from your Confluence running Oracle into the new one.

Basically, the XML you took from the Confluence with Oracle can be imported in a Confluence with another database, since the XML saves the content of the Confluence itself and does not depend on the database you use.

Let me know if you have any questions :smile:

Best regards,

Eduardo Mallmann


author: SimratPal Singh
body: In continuation to the same question, any tips while migrating confluence to a different DB i.e. from Oracle to mysql.

@Edurado inputs from you are welcome.


Tags: confluence-administration
confluence will not load in browser after installation
Asked by Karthikeyan Umapathy:

I am following the DragonSlayer directions. I have JIRA configured on https 8443. After choosing the confluence express install and the edit of the server.xml file, I am unable to launch using <http://localhost:8090/confluence>.

I did experiment by changing the server.xml by changing httponly to false. The server is MS 2012 64bit.

Here is the step that is failing:

Step 3. Set Up Confluence

Now you can run Confluence's Setup Wizard and change some configuration settings. As part of this process, you will connect Confluence to JIRA, so that you can manage all your users via JIRA and share information between JIRA and Confluence.

1. To access Confluence, go to your web browser and type this address: <http://localhost:8090/confluence>.

Thanks.


Answers:
author: Karthikeyan Umapathy
body: Thanks for trying but that did not help.

There are no logs in the confluence folder either but the express installer never said it did not install.

JIRA is still trucking along happily so at least it did not kill my existing service in Tomcat.

[https://jira.\<hidden\>:8443/secure/Dashboard.jspa](https://jira.unfcsd.unf.edu:8443/secure/Dashboard.jspa)


author: rrudnicki
body: Hi Karthikeyan,

It can be many things, but let's try to check your Server Port and your Context Path. Please, have a look on your server.xml and be sure that your lines are like these:

\<Connector port="8090" connectionTimeout="20000" redirectPort="8443"

\<Context path="/confluence" docBase="../confluence" debug="0" reloadable="false" useHttpOnly="true"\>

Hope it helps,

Renato Rudnicki


Tags: confluence-administration
How to Add WebEx Video or Record A video in Confluence
Asked by Sandeep Nagaraja:

Hello AA Team

I am planning to make "How To" documents. I just got a thought, instead of authoring documents 'Why don't i Record it and publish it for the Support Team'. This will save time and pictures speak better than words.

I have WebEx Recorder and i can record my screen using that tool. I also have SnagIT tool to capture video. I want to publish it in my SPACE and want to know how exactly we can achieve.

Cheers

<br />

Sandeep


Answers:
author: Nexonic Inc
body: Hi , you could also try Nexonic Artify mobile apps (both IOS and android) -- this app allows screen recording and natively upload recorded video to a JIRA ticket (search or create)

on Top user can annotate a uploaded video with in their JIRA cloud plugin - please find details here

[https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1222135/video-annotation-mobile-capture?hosting=cloud\&tab=overview](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1222135/video-annotation-mobile-capture?hosting=cloud&tab=overview)

IOS app listing

<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/artify-by-nexonic-for-jira/id1498595882>

Android app - [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexonic.artify\&hl=en](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexonic.artify&hl=en)

Please let us know if you need any further details -- thanks


author: Don N.
body: Hi, here's my answer. I use the tool called **AceThinker Screen Grabber Pro** to record Confluence. It can actually record anything that appears on your computer screen along with its audio. It can record in full screen and region mode in HD quality. It also has a free plan available on both Windows and Mac.


author: Jeremiah Brayden
body: Hi, thank you for sharing this article. You can try to use the [LightMV](https://lightmv.com) that will help you produce an impressive video without any hassle.


author: Marguerite5
body: Another useful option is this [screen capture program](http://en.softonic.com/ie/69699176), I found it on softonic and often use it to record my computer screen and audio when having a meeting on GoToMeeting, the recorded video is in high quality and can be saved in as many as nine common video formats. And it even allows me to upload the video to youtube.com directly.


author: SimratPal Singh
body: Use multimedia macro of confluence. However I m not sure if it will support the webex format of video but it for sure support mp4. The macro also has provisions to auto tun the video and set size of the window running the video.


Tags: confluence-administration
Will Copy Space work in 5.6?
Asked by Paul LaBarbera:

Looking to upgrade to 5.6, but don't want to lose Copy Space. Can I get an ETA on when someone plans to review the compatibility? Thanks!


Answers:
author: Dirk Bromberg
body: Yes, I just tried it with confluence 5.6.4 and it works.

I had more work to migrate the confluence because of an wrong collation in the database...

Regards,

Dirk

comments: author: Mark Wittig
body: I have install it on 5.6.4 and the installation completed. In the AddOn-Manager the Plugin have the Status incompatible. Furthermore I haven't the functionalities as shown in the documentation of Copy Space.So how did you fixed it?Regards,Mark


author: Dirk Bromberg
body: Hi Mark, the warning is also shown in my instance. But on a space in the admin section if the copy menu and it works.


author: Dirk Bromberg
body: So what is missing?


author: Mark Wittig
body: Hi Dirk,after installing Copy Space I expect a section "add-ons" under "Space Tools Sections" like it is shown in the documentation. I can't see such a section, so i can't use the plugin.Regards,Mark


author: Mark Wittig
body: Hi Dirk,sorry problem is fixed. An Authorization has been missing.Thanks!Regards,Mark


author: Oleksiy Brushkovskyy
body: Let me ask Atlassian, why such important and handy thing as Copy Space still isn't built-in Confluence function?

Confluence users must perform risky unsupported procedure like [this](https://confluence.atlassian.com/display/CONFKB/Copy+or+Rename+a+Space+in+Confluence) instead of using one-click operation.


author: Chad Krogstad
body: Great Question. :smile:

Please, vote and watch the following issues:

* <https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONF-3191> - Looks to be the general feature of Copy Space (note create date of Jan 2009)
* <https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONF-14198> - This is for the specific support of the plugin, which would enable the other.

Vote \& Watch!


author: Mark Wittig
body: We need Copy Space in Confluence 5.6.x too.

Regards,  
Mark


author: Michael Katze _ Trivadis Germany GmbH
body: Does someone knows when Copy Space will be compatibile with Confluence 5.6.x?

Regards,  
Michael


author: Rodrigo Girardi Adami
body: Hi Paul,

The latest version (2.3) was released in 2013-03-20 and it is compatible with the confluence version 5.5.6.

I would think that this version is also compatible with the 5.6 but was not updated in the Atlassian market place yet. As far as I know, there's no ETA for this plugin to be released a new version.

I recommend to go to the page: <https://marketplace.atlassian.com/plugins/com.atlassian.confluence.plugin.copyspace/versions> and click on watch this plugin to receive updates of new versions and compatibility changes.

Cheers,

Rod

comments: author: Paul LaBarbera
body: I'm following it on the marketplace. Thank you.Do you plan on updating the marketplace listing soon?


Tags: confluence-administration
How to merge users in Confluence?
Asked by Gonchik Tsymzhitov:

We are using Confluence 5.3.4, where have functional for rename.

But do you have any merge functional?

We want to use LDAP, but on the internal directory have equal accounts.

These accounts have permissions, owner, personal data.

How to merge?

Thank you.


Answers:
author: Gonchik Tsymzhitov
body: I have fixed this issue for long time ago.

SQL queries provide me this opportunity.

comments: author: Martin Cassidy
body: Could you share your query?


author: Gonchik Tsymzhitov
body: Any updates?


author: Gonchik Tsymzhitov
body: Any updates?


author: Gonchik Tsymzhitov
body: Who knows any plugins?
Template variable default value
Asked by Jukka Nylund:

Hi!

Is there a way to define a variable with a default value in a template?

If a define a variable $foo, is there a way to give it a default value I do not have to change as I create a document based on that template?


Answers:
author: Julia Wester [Wittified]
body: I have not found anywhere in the documentation or in the tool that would allow you to do this.

comments: author: Jukka Nylund
body: Thanks, maybe a future uprgade? :-)
How can I allow all users in confluence to delete pages?
Asked by Naama Lev:

Hello,

Is it possible to allow all users in confluence to delete pages?

I couldn't find the place to set it

Thanks

Naama


Answers:
author: Andrew Wolpers [BlackPearl PDM]
body: Hey there,

You should be able to set this under the "Space Permissions" section of the Confluence Admin panel.

Screen Shot 2014-09-16 at 3.15.14 PM.png  
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Tags: delete

page
which confluence question module do I disable to remove the "email all users" start button?
Asked by Jake Bauer:

2014-09-16 11_52_29-Questions - Workday Confluence.png

I'd like to hide this, how do I do that?  
[](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-questions/which-confluence-question-module-do-I-disable-to-remove-the-quot/qaq-p/160152?attachment-id=11826){#link_1189744d0c6d3e}  
[](/tnckb94959/attachments/tnckb94959/confluence-questions/26788/1/2014-09-16%2011_52_29-Questions%20-%20Workday%20Confluence.png){#display_1189744d0c6d3e_0}


Answers:
author: SimratPal Singh
body: I agree with Steven. Have 2 lines of CSS in "Custom HTML" section of "General Configuration" under Admin console and u r done. Just use "inspect element" option to get handle of this html element.


author: Steven F Behnke
body: I usually go with custom CSS and setting elements to {display:none;}

I don't have an install of Questions to mess around with at the moment.


Tags: questions-for-confluence
When will Gilly support Confluence 5.6?
Asked by Christoffer Karlsson:

Hi,

Do anyone know the roadmap for the Gilly Conlfluence plugin?

<https://marketplace.atlassian.com/plugins/com.edubrite.confluence.plugins.gilly>

I was basically just wondering if and when a supported version for Confluence 5.6.x will be released.

Regards

Christoffer


Answers:
author: Rodrigo Girardi Adami
body: Hi Christoffer,

As far as I know, the vendor should have a roadmap, however I couldn't find that in their website. I could see that in the last 3 months, 2 versions were released, so I expected it won't take much longer to release a new version that could be compatible with the newer confluence version.

I suggest to watch the plugin page on atlassian market place by clicking on watch button on this page: <https://marketplace.atlassian.com/plugins/com.edubrite.confluence.plugins.gilly/versions>

You should receive the updates of when the plugin becomes compatible with the newer confluence version.

Cheers,

Rod

comments: author: Christoffer Karlsson
body: Hi Rod,Thanks for reminding me about the watch function for plugin pages.Too bad we a have customer who badly wants this plugin in their newly installed Confluence (5.6.1) before they go live. I just have too keep an eye on the updates then.RegardsChris


author: Ajay Upadhyaya
body: Hi, We are officially supporting confluence 5.6.4. In case of any issues do get in touch.-Ajay (@edubrite.com)


author: Ajay Upadhyaya
body: Hi, We are officially supporting confluence 5.6.4. In case of any issues do get in touch.

-Ajay (@[edubrite.com](http://edubrite.com))
File picker plugin that works with local server?
Asked by Christin Lai:

I would like to link files from our company server (e.g. \\\\server\\folder\\file). I know this can be done with insert web link and file://server/folder/file code, but I would like to simplify this for my Windows user. Ideally, it would work like Ink File Picker, where the user can browse for the file and the link would be created automatically.

Uploading it to the Confluence server is out of the question as the files are already accessible on the company server.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


Answers:
author: Steven F Behnke
body: I don't see this even being remotely possible without custom development. Furthermore UNC paths are pretty much universally loathed by browsers today:

* IE requires them to be Intranet sites :warning:
* FF has it disabled by default ![cross](/html/@77EA5FC57E1DC12A33F294DD6D952DFD/images/emoticons/cross.png "cross")
* Chrome requires an extension ![cross](/html/@77EA5FC57E1DC12A33F294DD6D952DFD/images/emoticons/cross.png "cross")

All my companies I've worked with stopped using UNC paths to link files around when browsers stopped supporting them.

comments: author: Christin Lai
body: The UNC paths is the problem I'm running into. I'm surprised that Ink File Picker can be used on cloud service, but there's nothing similar that can run in a local environment. Your point on IE is interesting. I tried it on IE 9 but the only option I have is to download the file directly. What do you recommend to get around the UNC path issue?


author: Steven F Behnke
body: Well, hosting the files so they can be accessed via the web (internal or otherwise) would be your best bet. You could upload them to confluence (just an option!) or perhaps someone on your IT team can get the images available (served up) via a normal URI. Then you could embed, download, etc at will.


author: Christin Lai
body: The image idea is a good thought. I'll go ask IT and see if there's anything they can do there... Thanks!


author: Steven F Behnke
body: No problem @Christin Lai


Tags: confluence-administration
Is it possible to configure internal and external instances of Questions within Confluence?
Asked by Tim H_:

I am currently evaluating a trial version, and this is a key feature for the needs of our organization. Ideally, an internal question could also be moved to the external instance, just like page permissions. Is this possible? Thanks!


Answers:
author: Steven F Behnke
body: Oh! Yes confluence questions uses the same permissions that you are familiar with. You will have the same abilities.

I have attached the relevant feature requests.

* <https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CQ-364>
* <https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CQ-684>
* <https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CQ-717>

comments: author: Tim H_
body: I see that I can grant Questions access to particular groups, but how do I allow some Questions to be public, while keeping others private?


author: Steven F Behnke
body: I jumped the gun, that ability doesn't exist yet. Questions doesn't appear to follow Confluence's Space/Permission/Restrictions scheme abilities in any way, shape, or form and simply has the CAN USE/CAN'T USE permissioning.


author: Steven F Behnke
body: As far as I know the only way to move pages between instances is via Copy+Paste or by running SQL jobs on the database itself. A knowledgable DBA should be able to do this but to answer your question, you cannot move pages from an instance to another via the Move function, no.

comments: author: Steven F Behnke
body: I just tried to connect two Confluences via Application Link and move a page between them but no dice.Now that I think of it, there's no way for it to resolve duplicate Space names, just as a one off issue standing in the way of that sort of functionality.


author: Tim H_
body: Thanks for the feedback. Let me rephrase the issue: Using a single Confluence, I would like both private and public Q\&A using the Questions Add-on.


author: Steven F Behnke
body: Ahh I see


author: Tim H_
body: Permissions allow me to move pages between external and internal spaces, correct? Can something similar be done with Questions?


author: Steven F Behnke
body: Can you clarify what you mean by "...just like page permissions."


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud

trial
Saving pages with emoticons results in NoClassDefFoundError
Asked by Eric Jungfer:

When saving a page which contains a emoticon inserted like this:

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... i get a NoClassDefFoundError for com/atlassian/confluence/content/render/xhtml/storage/inline/StorageEmoticonMarshaller.

Inserting the emoticon using the insert more content menu works.

Couldn't find anything about a bug like this, so i assume it's a configuration issue. Maybe some plugin that needs to be actvated. I'm running on Confluence 5.5.2.


Answers:
author: Rodrigo Girardi Adami
body: Hi Eric,

I've just tested this on a confluence 5.6 and it worked. I believe there might be some issue with the plugin cache in this instance which might not be working correctly. Can you flush the plugin cache as stated here and let me know how it goes?

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/display/CONFKB/How+to+Clear+Confluence+Plugins+Cache>

I recommend to install a confluence from scratch and check if the issue still happens so you can confirm if the problem is only happening in the current confluence.

Cheers,

Rod


author: Eric Jungfer
body: Hello again,

i had the opportunity to test the suggested fix earlier and it did the trick.

Thanks Rod!

Regards,

Eric

comments: author: Rodrigo Girardi Adami
body: Glad to hear my suggestion helped Eric.Cheers! :)


author: Eric Jungfer
body: Thanks for your answer Rodrigo.

I have scheduled a maintainance window for tommorow morning and will try your suggestions. I'll post the results here afterwards.

Regards,

Eric


Tags: confluence-administration

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