How to import workflow XML

[Ryan Grimard]

I'd like to edit the XML of a workflow. I can export it, edit it, and then import it, but this requires me to create a new workflow. Is there any way to import and overwrite a draft of an existing workflow?

[Jobin Kuruvilla [Adaptavist] · Accepted solution]

That's not possible. The only option is to modify it directly in the database.

[Ryan Grimard]

After I update the xml in the database, should I restart the service? I'm trying to set the resulting state of a global transition to -1 but it's not sticking. This is for a "restricted edit" type function.

[Ryan Grimard]

I restarted JIRA and the new workflow is in place. Nice!