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Use case
This calculated field will return the creation date of the linked epic.
This is useful for reporting purposes and keeping track of the current issue's progress.
Configuration
Create a new Calculated Date-Time Field (by JWT) custom field and name it appropriately.
Providing a description will help you to identify what the custom field does, but this step is optional.
Parser expression
Add the following expression:
first(fieldValue({issue.created}, linkedIssues("has Epic")))
Display Format
Click on Edit Display Format to configure the display format
Choose Date Time Picker as Format type
Add the field to the relevant view screens.
Remember: All calculated fields are read-only and cannot be manually updated on a create or edit screen.
Check the results.
Once configured and added to an issue screen (e.g. an epic), the result will look like this: Screenshot
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If you still have questions, feel free to refer to our support team.