This page explains in detail how to create a Graphviz diagram in a Jira issue using an attachment that contains the required DOT code to generate the diagram. This scenario is helpful in cases where you have your DOT code in a text file and you want to use this file to generate a diagram in a Jira issue.

Steps

In the Jira new issue view:

1. Click Attach from the menu options to attach the intended file with DOT code as a text file attachment to the issue.
2. Click Graphviz from the menu options to see the Graphviz for Jira section.
3. Click Graphviz from the menu options again or Add a Graphviz diagram in the Graphviz for Jira section to navigate to the Graphviz Diagrams for Jira window.
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4. Enter the following in the Graphviz Diagrams for Jira window:
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   • Create diagram from: Select Import an existing diagram from an attachment.

   • Graphviz source attachment: Notice that the issue attachment is displayed in the dropdown options. Select the attachment to add the respective DOT code as an input to the diagram.
     

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     All the files attached to the issue are displayed as options to select from in this select list.

     
     

   • Layout: dot.
   • Graphviz output attachment name: Nil.
5. Click Save to save the input details. The following output is displayed from the selected attachment: