Automated creation of tasks based on the Input

[imtiyaz.shaik]

Hi,

Wondering if i can get some direction on how can a set of tasks be created, conditionally. To be precise, let's say a User Story is to create a few tasks, Task#1 for Analysis, Task#2 for Build & UT, Task#3 for Testing, Task#4 for production deployment based on a confirmation of which of these are required and be created. In some scenarios all the tasks are needed but in other scenarios just a couple of tasks alone are required.

So, can this be controlled through custom column(s)? One way that i know this can be achieved is through a custom column "Automate task creation?" Yes or No but this serves the purpose to an extent only.

Appreciate expert suggestions on what components can be used and the order of it. Thanks!! 

[Jack Brickey · Accepted solution]

Hi @imtiyaz.shaik ,

I don't understand your reference to "columns". You could use a label, custom field, Components, etc. to use in a condition within your automation rule to decide which issues get which subtasks.

[imtiyaz.shaik]

Thanks Jack, want to use this custom field.

In this case, the automation is needed (Yes) and the task for 'Analysis' and task for 'Build & UT' is to be created. 

If you can help advise on how can the values of this field be used in the condition without using any plug-ins, that would be great.