Data linking

You can upload CSV files to Gliffy and drag and drop data points into your diagrams. Or, start from a blank table and manually populate your own data directly in Gliffy.

Note: Data linking is currently only available in Gliffy for Confluence Cloud.

The Data linking button is located in the menu on the left:

Add data to your diagram

Follow these steps:

  1. In the left menu, click the Show data linking button.

  2. Click Add New Dataset.
    A pop-up window Select a source opens.

  3. You have the options of a Custom Table or a CSV file.

  4. Click Continue.

For further steps, see Add data to your diagram with a CSV file or Create a custom table.

Add data to your diagram with a CSV file

You want to add data to your diagram by uploading a CSV file.

Follow these steps:

  1. Drag and drop or browse to find a CSV file.

  2. Once the file is uploaded, click Continue.
    Your CSV file shows as a table in the Data Linking section on the left.

  3. (Optional) Rename the table.

  4. Create a diagram, if you haven't already.

  5. Drag and drop the data from the table to the diagram.
    A link icon is shown for the table cells that are linked to the diagram.

    Tip:  You can link the same data cell to the diagram multiple times.

Create a custom table

You want to add data to your diagram by creating a new table.

Follow these steps:

  1. Populate the blank table in the Data Linking section on the left with your data.

  2. (Optional) Rename your table.

    Tip:  While you populate the table with data, rows and columns are added automatically.

  3. Create a diagram, if you haven't already.

  4. Drag and drop the data from the table to the diagram.
    A link icon is shown for the table cells that are linked to the diagram.

You can perform the following actions:

  • If you edit the data in the table cell that is linked to the diagram, the data is automatically edited in the diagram as well.

  • If you delete the data from the table cell, the link to the diagram remains.

  • To remove the link, click the link icon in the table. The data in the diagram is highlighted, ready to be deleted.