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Diagram Types

Entity Relationship Diagrams  

Visualize existing databases or conceptualize database design before you start building. 

Flowcharts

Utilize the most common and versatile type of diagram to create visual documentation that makes any process easy to understand at a glance.

AWS Architecture Diagrams

Illustrate your AWS infrastructure with our built-in shape libraries for more effective planning, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing.

BPMN Diagrams

Communicate complex processes to business stakeholders and create standard operating procedures that keep your team on track.

UML Diagrams  

Visualize relationships and tasks within existing systems or communicate your plan for your next project.

Diagrams for Brainstorming

Whether you’re putting together a business plan, determining your product’s next big feature, or looking for a new approach to problem-solving, explore our built-in templates for visual brainstorming exercises that will get your team’s ideas flowing.

Brainstorming Techniques & Templates

Discover More Diagram Types

Gliffy offers templates and shape libraries for any team, from business and product development to software development and IT management. Find all our latest diagramming tutorials and knowledge-sharing tips on our blog.  

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FAQs

How do I create a diagram?  

While editing a page, click Insert more content, then click Gliffy diagram. 

If you’re using Confluence Cloud, you can also type / or /gliffy directly on the page and choose Gliffy Diagram from the list of macros that appears.

How do I import diagrams from another tool (Visio, Lucidchart, draw.io, etc.)?

Export the original diagram as a .vsdx, .vdx, .drawio, .xml, or JSON file. Create a new Gliffy diagram. From the Gliffy start screen, click Import a Diagram, then click Browse to locate your exported diagram file and double-click to select.

You can also import diagrams created in other instances of Gliffy by exporting the original diagram as a .gliffy file and following the same steps.

How do I add one diagram to multiple Confluence pages?

Create a new diagram and select Search for a Diagram on the Gliffy start screen. When you start typing the name of the diagram, it will appear, and you can select it to insert.

Make sure to select the Link to Original Diagram check box before inserting to make sure it automatically updates when the original is updated.

How do I create interactive diagrams?  

Click on an object that you want to use as a button or toggle for the linked layer and open the layers tab, then click the layer link icon at the bottom right of the panel. Select the layers you want to be visible upon clicking that object, then save.

For a more detailed interactive diagramming tutorial, check out our blog on using layers in Gliffy.

Where can I see all my diagrams?

If you’re using Confluence Cloud, the Gliffy lobby allows you to see all your diagrams in list or grid view. To access the lobby, scroll down to your list of apps in the Confluence sidebar and click Gliffy Diagram.

Have other questions about using Gliffy? Browse our help center or, if you can’t find your answer there, contact our support team. 

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Enterprise Diagramming

With an average Atlassian Marketplace install size of over 1,600 users and a dedication to developing both our Cloud and Data Center apps to support all enterprise teams, Gliffy is built for large teams working within the Atlassian ecosystem.  

Download our enterprise diagramming PDF to learn more about how Gliffy helps enterprise teams empower and align their organizations.

Why Enterprise Teams Choose Gliffy