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This condition validator is used for hiding or blocking a  a transition depending on the result of a JQL query. 


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Field codes in the format %{nnnnn} can be inserted in the JQL query. It will be replaced by the corresponding field values at JQL execution time. Most of the times you will require to introduce one or more field codes in your JQL query since usually some kind of reference to the current issue (%{00015}), current user (%{00020}), current date (%{00057}), assignee (%{00003}) wants to be made.

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Enter a JQL query using the JQL mode of the expression editor. The current issue will be matched against the result set of the query

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Enter plain text and optionally use Field codes, e.g. %{issue.summary}, to insert field values.

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Test your expression by clicking the run button on the top right of the expression boxIt is very common to use field codes inside the JQL query.



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Define how the issue should be compared against the result set of the JQL query. You have Choose the condition from one of the following options:

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Current issue belongs to the output of the query

The condition is passed, if the current issue is part of the result set of the JQL query.

Current issue doesn't belong to the output of the query

The condition is passed, if the current issue is not part of the result set of the JQL query.

Number of issues returned by the JQL query satisfies a logical expression

An Expression* field will appear, and there you would have to enter a valid logical expression that must return true

Define a logical expression in Logical mode which must return true or false.

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Test your expression by clicking the run button on the top right of the expression box.

The number of issues returned by the query is stored in the Temporary number field 1. This is why this value is automatically added to your logical expression.


Example for a logical expression

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project = %{issue.project.key} and type = Bug and resolution is empty



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{issue.temporaryNumber1} < 5


The validator will pass, if there are less than 5 unresolved Bugs in the current issue's project.



f the create transition is triggered by a mail handler, the validation will be skipped.

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Choose from one of the following options (multi-choice is possible):

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If the transition is triggered by a JWT post function, the validation will be skipped.

If the transition is triggered by a bulk operation, the validation will be skipped.

If the create transition is triggered by a clone operation, the validation will be skipped.


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Add an optional error message to show when validation fails.

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Define where the error message should be displayed.

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For the message content to be displayed when an error occurs, enter plain text and optionally use Field codes, e.g. %{issue.summary}, to insert field values.

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Test your expression by clicking the play button on the top right of the expression box.

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Translations will be displayed based on the user's language setting.

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If you want to use this functionality in a condition instead, have a look at the following condition: Condition based on JQL queryChoose which user* will be able to execute this post function. By default, it is set to the Current user.



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Notes

Currently, this validation option is not available on JWT Cloud, only in server.