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Function

<link to function being used>

Type

Post function

Use case description

Create an issue in the current project and set a summary and a description, you can make use of this post function if you need to create the same issue over and over again, to avoid repetitive tasks, make less errors and save time.

Complexity

BEGINNER


Configuration steps


Basic configuration*


Mode*

When you apply the example from the create issue post function in your Jira instance, it will create a single issue.

Issue type*

The issue type is the selected issue type. i.e the issue type that is currently selected.

Specific issue type
In the example given on the left, we chose the "sub-task" issue type, so it will create a sub-task for the selected issue type.
Parent issue*

Here we have chosen the "Current issue" for the required field parent issue.

Choosing another specific issue type, e.g task or epic, will have an effect on the Parent issue parameter, it will be visible as Project and not Parent issue.


Fields*

Summary
Summarize your issue , and you can also use field codes 
Description
Describe your issue, and you can also use field codes

Additional fields


copy remaining fields

Choose from which issue you want to copy the remaining fields from.

If you chose an issue to copy from you would have to choose between the following options (multi choice is possible):

  • All remaining fields
  • Attachments
  • Comments
  • Issue links





After checking if the parameters match this example you can click on add and see how the post function works.

Now that you are familiar with this post function and what it does, you can configure the parameters based on your needs.



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