Can we write an automation to edit an issue field in one project

[Anjana V K]

Can we write an automation to edit an issue field in one project when the status of an issue in another project transitions?

I have 2 projects A and B.

When the status of an issue in A changes to Completed, I need to copy the value from  custom filed Version in that project to project B.

[Antuan Sammak]

Hi @Anjana V K 

yes, you can.

first, start by using the trigger as issue transitioned and select the relevant statuses you are after.

then add a condition from type "issue field condition" and select project field and then select value as project A.

then create a variable and assign to it the value of custom field suing smart values.

last you can assign the variable value to any ticket you want in project B based on branch using JQL query  

hope the above helps.

[Anjana V K]

I will try out the suggested method for sure. Thanks

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @Anjana V K 

Yes, that can be done.  The rule will need to a have multiple-project or global scope to work on both projects.  Such rules are created from the global rules area; as you appear to be a site admin, you should be able to do that.

https://support.atlassian.com/cloud-automation/docs/create-and-edit-jira-automation-rules/#Edit-the-details-of-a-rule

Kind regards,
Bill

[Anjana V K]

Thank you. Will check