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

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Image Removed The Field Changed Event Trigger executes a rule when the specified field is updated, and the changes correspond with the associated options

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

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Start typing the field name for quicker selection.

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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 ruleDepending on the field type, the trigger has 3 or 4 "Changed to" configuration options.

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

Start typing the field name for quicker selection.

Depending on the field type, the trigger has 3 or 4 "Changed to" configuration options.

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Select the field that should be checked for changes.

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Changed to

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


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


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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 field options.

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Select the type of field change:

  • Any value will start execution of the Rule following any changes to the field
    • Selected value

    used with a checkbox or multi-select list field, it will

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    be checked if the field contains the selected value.

     
    Other

     Other values will not be evaluated.



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     will only execute if the field was cleared.

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


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    This is the most advanced option, providing the ability to evaluate field content using

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    Is only available for the option Selected value

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    Value

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

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



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    The Trigger has been used in the following examples:

  • Keep priority of parents and sub-tasks in sync
  • Notify project lead on priority change
  • Resolve issues when all options of a checklist are ticked
  • Transition issues when assigned to a developer
    • Update summed up value in parent issue on field change in sub-tasks

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