Can I automate a field response from a selection of answers from another field?

[Selina Wong]

Hey, I'm wondering if I can automate a field response when a different field has been selected? For example, when field X is selected as "YES" (in a select field), field Y automatically changes to "Blocked" (also a select field). I've been exploring ways to do this but I am unable to find a solution (i'm not a Jira expert). 

In addition to that, once it auto triggers the "Blocked" status on a field Y, a form OR an automated comment is triggered to fill in necessary information to unblock said initiative. Can this be done? 

[Axel Sooriah · Accepted solution]

Hi @Selina Wong 

thanks for your question.

I believe you can do this by following the steps below:

Trigger: when “bucket” field change
IF bucket = A
Then edit field category
Then add a comment
IF bucket = B
Then edit field

You can find more information on how to achieve this in the resources below:

JPD Guides on Automation

Automation in Jira tutorials