Can sub-tasks inherit the values when epic field changes?

[Jar Lady]

I have epic, story, task and sub-task auto created by automation rule. I can update the assignees field (people field) for sub task when they are changed at epic lvl. However if i try to update a custom field (A) that is of free text/dropdown, it doesnt get updated for sub task. Why is that so? Is that a limitation of jira automation rule?

[Ste Wright]

Hi @Jar Lady 

It should work; could you share how your rule looks at present, so we can advise further? :)

Ste

[Jar Lady]

Hi Stephen,

This is my rule. I tried both Copy Guidelines from Current/Trigger issue also no use. 

[John Funk]

Hi Lady,

It should work the same. Can you share the rule? Are you updating both fields at the same time? 

[Jar Lady]

Hi John,

This is my rule. I tried both Copy Guidelines from Current/Trigger issue also no use. 

[John Funk]

You should definitely use Copy from Trigger Issue. 

Can you share the rule for copying Assignee which you said worked?