NPM 2020.2.1 Is there a way to convert maps created in Network Atlas to Orion's Network Maps?

Question

We recently upgraded to NPM 2020.2.1.  When I go to Network Maps, none of the 100's of maps we have created are showing up in the Maps list.  Is there a way to convert the Network Atlas maps to the Network Maps format in Orion?  I would hate to have to recreate all of them over again.

jblankjblank · Answer

@Will_i_am_03 - Thanks for the added feedback. This is a well understood request, and something we hope to achieve in a future release.  Feature Requests are a way in which we can gauge community interest on a particular topic. For example: https://thwack.solarwinds.com/t5/SAM-Discussions/FEATURE-REQUEST-Network-Atlas-Migration-Tool/m-p/594955#M41901

It is however not a guarantee that a particular feature will be implemented. We receive thousands of feature requests and each one is carefully considered and measured against other priorities across the platform and all Orion Modules. We then try to incorporate the set of fixes, changes, and enhancements that would benefit the widest range of all our customers. This request is certainly a critical one that I would personally love to see come to fruition as the map project is an important one to me. There are of course others that would benefit Orion Maps as well so stay tuned and continue to share feedback on any and all topics that are important to you. We really appreciate it.

Will_i_am_03 · Answer

@jblankjblank

Hello, I'm new to the Thwack Community. We actually have the same issue. How does Submitting a feature request work?
Not sure if @ed.selig answered your questions.

I/We wouldn't expect everything to be 100% migrated over BUT not having to create everything from scratch at this point would be helpful vs nothing at all.
I would think we could re-create our own custom icons. Having the connections and main layout would be helpful. Maybe the tool can prompt as its converting the info then the individual would need to edit to use it.
Again, not having to create all the maps for our network & our environment from scratch would be extremely helpful vs nothing at all. Especially if we didn't originally create the maps that we need to be converted/moved.

Regards

jblankjblank · Answer

That tool is an old out-dated tool for Network Atlas only, not to convert anything to Orion Maps. The latest version of EOC also includes a fully functional Orion Maps where you can build maps from EOC or choose to show off maps from your instances through an Orion Maps widget. These are all based on Orion Maps though and not functional for Network Atlas. A migration tool is something we are looking into but we will have to see.