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The Field changed event trigger executes a rule when a specified field is updated according to the configuration.

The field to be evaluated can be chosen from most systems and custom fields in the Jira instance.

Field changed event configuration

Below you will find a detailed description of each parameter of the basic configuration of the trigger.

Field*

Select the field that should be checked for changes. Only changes to this field will trigger the rule.

Start typing the field name for quicker selection.

Changed to*

Further refine which type of field change should trigger the rule. You can choose among these options:


Any value

Any value change to the specified field will trigger the rule.

Selected value

Once you select this option, you can specify a dedicated field value. Only when the field changes to this exact value it will trigger the rule. This only works for Selectable fields.

If used with a checkbox or multi-select list field, it will be checked if the field contains the selected value. Other values will not be evaluated.

No value - field cleared

The rule will be triggered when the value of the specified field is cleared / deleted.

Value returned by parsed expression

This is the most advanced option, providing the ability to evaluate field content using the JWT expression parser. 

Value*

Select an exact field value. Only when the field changes to this exact value it will trigger the rule.

This option is only available if the Changed to parameter is set to Selected value.


Use cases

Use caseAutomated actionUse case descriptionComplexity
Notify the project lead on priority changes

Add comment

When the priority is changed to "Blocker", a comment will be added with a user mention alerting the project lead.

BEGINNER

Sum up value in parent issue on field change in sub-tasks

Update Field

Calculate field values from all sub-tasks and writes the sum into a corresponding field in the parent issue.  

INTERMEDIATE

Keep the priority of parents and sub-tasks in sync

Update Field

When the priority of a parent issue is updated, all sub-tasks will be updated accordingly.

BEGINNER

Transition issues when assigned to a developerTransition issue

When the assignee is changed to a user in the "Developers" project role, the issue is transitioned to IN DEVELOPMENT.

BEGINNER

Resolve issues when all options of a checklist are checked

Transition issue

When all options of a custom checkbox field are ticked, the issue is resolved and transitioned to DONE

INTERMEDIATE

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