Automation - Smart Values - If more

[Melissa C]

Hello, 

I have a rule that is copying FixVersion from Project 1 to Target Quarter in Project 2, when FixVersion is updated.  This is working correctly.  

I'm using the below to only copy output that have "Q" - The reason for this is that in FixVersion we use ProjectXZY, 25-Q4, 25-Q3, 25-Q2. The below will only copy anything that contains a "Q" -- this is working
{{#triggerIssue.fixVersions}}{{#if(name.contains("Q"))}}{{name}}{{^last}}, {{/}}{{/}}{{/triggerIssue.fixVersions}}

Now I want to modify so if the Output has more then 1 Q then it should updated the Target Quarter field in Project 2, with Needs Attention.   

Any help would be appreciated?

I've tried a couple of variations of this, but can't figure it out. 

{{#triggerIssue.fixVersions.get(1)}}
{{#if(name.match(".*Q.*"))}}
Needs Update
{{/}}
{{/triggerIssue.fixVersions.get(1)}}

{{^triggerIssue.fixVersions.get(1)}}
{{#triggerIssue.fixVersions.get(0)}}
{{#if(name.match(".*Q.*"))}}
{{name}}
{{/}}
{{/}}
{{/triggerIssue.fixVersions.get(1)}}

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @Melissa C 

You are trying to perform two filters: find version names containing a "Q", and do something different when more than one is found.  I do not believe that can be done in a single step.

I recommend first parsing to get the ones with a "Q", storing the result in a variable:

• action: create variable
  • name: varQuarterlyVersions
  • smart value:

{{#triggerIssue.fixVersions}}{{#if(name.contains("Q"))}}{{name}},{{/}}{{/}}

Then after removing any trailing comma, use the longer format of if() which supports true and false results.  Please note well this version of if() does not have a pound # sign.

{{if(varQuarterlyVersions.substringBeforeLast(",").contains(","), "Needs Attention", varQuarterlyVersions.substringBeforeLast(","))}}

Kind regards,
Bill

[Vitalii Rybka]

Hi @Melissa C,

You're on the right track! Here's a cleaner approach to detect multiple Q versions and set "Needs Attention":

Solution:

handlebars

{{#with(triggerIssue.fixVersions.where(name.contains("Q")))}}
  {{#if(size.gt(1))}}
    Needs Attention
  {{else}}
    {{#each(.)}}{{name}}{{/}}
  {{/}}
{{/with}}

How it works:

1. where(name.contains("Q")) filters to only Q versions
2. size.gt(1) checks if more than 1 Q version exists
3. If true → outputs "Needs Attention"
4. If false → outputs the single Q version name

Alternative approach with counter:

handlebars

{{#with(triggerIssue.fixVersions.where(name.contains("Q")).size)}}
  {{#if(gt(1))}}
    Needs Attention
  {{else}}
    {{#triggerIssue.fixVersions}}
      {{#if(name.contains("Q"))}}{{name}}{{/}}
    {{/triggerIssue.fixVersions}}
  {{/}}
{{/with}}

Test scenarios:

• FixVersions: ["ProjectXYZ", "25-Q4"] → Output: "25-Q4"
• FixVersions: ["25-Q4", "25-Q3"] → Output: "Needs Attention"
• FixVersions: ["ProjectXYZ"] → Output: (empty)

The key is using where() to filter and size to count the filtered results.

Need help testing this or have questions about the syntax? Feel free to DM me!

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @Vitalii Rybka 

What is the source of your information for this post?

There is no {{else}} expression in smart value, conditional expressions: https://confluence.atlassian.com/automation/jira-smart-values-conditional-logic-1081351607.html

And as a reminder, when posting bot / AI-generated content, that source should be disclosed in the text of a post.  For more information, please carefully review the community guidelines: https://community.atlassian.com/forums/custom/page/page-id/rules-of-engagement

Kind regards,
Bill