Converting third party macros

Converting third party macros

PlantUML Diagrams for Confluence supports automated conversion of Avono’s PlantUML diagrams.

Recommended procedure

Using steps below will minimize the Known issues.

  1. SeeConverting in the Data Centre

  2. Perform visual inspection of converted diagrams

  3. Migrate to cloud using CMA

Backup procedure

It is also possible to run the conversion in the Cloud as well. This is meant for customers who have already migrated to Cloud and cannot perform the conversion in Data Centre anymore.

  1. Migrate to cloud using CMA

  2. See Converting in the Cloud

 

Post conversion

In order to find the newly converted macros, please follow instructions outlined in https://support.atlassian.com/confluence/kb/how-to-check-for-macro-usage-in-confluence-cloud/ and look for a macro called plantumlcloud. Then click on the macro and the list of pages using said macro will appear.

Visually inspecting converted diagrams is the recommended way to make sure conversion has completed successfully. Conversion process is constantly improving in order to minimize the glitches and any manual work. However, it is possible to experience conversion issues and they can only be detected by visual inspection.