Auto-add components after adding component to parents

[Tony Mercadante]

Hi there - is it possible to setup some sort of automation that automatically adds component fields to child issues once a parent component field has been added?

[Ste Wright · Accepted solution]

Hi @Tony Mercadante 

It'll be possible using Automation, but it depends what level the parents and children are at.

I've assumed below you only have Epic > Story > Sub-task, based on your Product Plan being listed as "Standard".

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Epic > Story

• Trigger: Field Value Changed
  • Field = Components
• Condition: Issue Fields Condition
  • Field = Issue Type
  • Condition = equals
  • Value = Epic
• Branch: Related Issues
  • Type = Children
    • Branch-Action: Edit Issue
      • Field = Components
        • COPY = Add Components from Trigger issue

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Story > Sub-task

• Trigger: Field Value Changed
  • Field = Components
• Condition: Issue Fields Condition
  • Field = Issue Type
  • Condition = equals
  • Value = Story - or other relevant issue types
• Branch: Related Issues
  • Type = Children
    • Branch-Action: Edit Issue
      • Field = Components
        • COPY = Add Components from Trigger issue

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A few notes on this approach...

• If children doesn't work for Sub-tasks, try the Branch type "Sub-tasks"
• The COPY option is available through the breadcrumbs (...) next to the field entry area

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These are just examples; you might need to modify the rules to meet your specific needs - but this should help move you forward :)

Ste

[Tony Mercadante]

Worked like a charm, you're a legend! Thanks.