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Use case
In Jira you can easily use custom fields - e.g. select lists - to specify further information regarding any issues.
In this use case we are going to set a watcher based on the selected value in a custom select list.
Prerequisites
If the custom field is set up, we have to add the Update fields based on rules post function.
Add the Update fields based on rules post function to a workflow transition that fits best for you.
The Create transition might be a perfect spot, so that the watchers get added right after creating the issue.
Target field*
Choose Temporary text 1
Source field*
Choose the previously created select list field.
Rules
Click on Add Rule
Choose Text comparison
Keyword*
Enter
<option>
Replace <option> with the actual option name from the select list.
Value*
Enter
<username>
Replace <username> with the actual username you want to add as watcher, if the above entered option is selected.
Repeat the steps above for each option in the select list.
The final configuration could then look something like this:
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Configuration
Add the Add or remove watchers post function right underneath the post function we've previously created.
Mode*
Choose Add users from a field
Field*
Choose Temporary text 1
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