FAQs

What happens if I create a rule in AutoPage for a project with pre-existing Jira issues?

No pages are generated for existing issues when you define the rule. Pages are only created after an issue is updated.

To generate pages for all existing issues, you can:

• Use the Bulk Change function in Jira to make a change to the issues.
• Use the ScriptRunner for Jira app. The built-in script Generate events can create an “update” event for the issues, which triggers AutoPage to generate the Confluence pages.

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How can I use graphics in Confluence templates?

AutoPage does not copy attachments from the template page when generating pages. However, you can still use graphics by linking to external image URLs.

To do this:

1. Add the graphic to the Confluence page.
2. Right-click on the image and choose “Copy image address” from your browser.
3. Delete the image from the template.
4. Use the Insert Image macro from the Confluence toolbar.
5. Choose “Images from the web” and paste the copied URL.

The image will now appear on the generated Confluence pages.

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How can I link to pages that are yet to be created and open them directly in edit mode?

Use the following URL format to link to a page that opens directly in edit mode:

CONFLUENCE_BASE_URL/pages/editpage.action?spaceKey=SPACE&title=PAGE_TITLE

Replace:

• CONFLUENCE_BASE_URL with your instance’s base URL
• SPACE with the space key
• PAGE_TITLE with the desired page title

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Handle “Page already exists” message – Concurring Rules

If your rule combinations result in the creation of pages with:

• The same page title, and
• The same parent page

…you will receive an error: “Page already exists and can’t be created.”

To resolve this:

• Redefine the rules (e.g., create unique page titles)
• Delete the existing conflicting pages
• Trigger the rule again to allow correct page creation