How to Bulk Clone item so I can moved them to a different project.

[Sian Snook]

We have a project in JIRA that serves as a template. How can I bulk clone the items to transfer them to a new project without affecting the original tasks?

[Nikola Perisic · Accepted solution]

Hello @Sian Snook 

Out of the box, Jira doesn't have the copy bulk action. You would need to clone this. Best option is to use Deep Clone application from the Atlassian marketplace. If the third party app doesn't work for you, you would need to clone issue by issue to a new project.

[Clara Belin-Brosseau_Elements · Accepted solution]

Hi @Sian Snook

If you're trying to bulk clone Jira issues from one project to another, I can suggest trying our app Elements Copy & Sync. It's very easy and quick to set up.

You can check the demo here.

Don't hesitate to try the app, it's free during 30 days (and it stays free under 10 users).

[motherg · Accepted solution]

Are you wanting to basically copy the templates to another project so they can be used there and filled out?

[motherg]

@Sian Snook and there's 106 of these template issues? I ask because in the screenshot you've got that many selected.

[John Funk]

Hi Sian,

You could do this is an automation rule. Create a rule using the Scheduled trigger. Use JQL to identify the work items you want cloned. Then add an Action for Clone Work Item and select the Project you want to clone them to. 

[motherg]

I was wondering about that @John Funk but what potential trigger would you use for that?

[Sian Snook]

@John Funk any way of doing this change with JQL. users dont know JQL

[John Funk]

No, because you can't clone to a different project just using JQL. You still need a JQL statement to identify the work items. Give it a shot and we will help you. 

[John Funk]

@motherg  - Scheduled trigger

[John Funk]

@Sian Snook  - Pretty much same answer to clean up the Clone - language. You create a Scheduled trigger automation rule, but in JQL for text ~ "Clone - ", then do an update to the Summary field to substring out whatever is left after the above text. 

[motherg]

@John Funk I should have asked that differently - what event would you look for. I can't see a scheduled trigger being the one they want to use here, unless it runs daily perhaps? It's likely the simplest bit to do.

I was thinking more like Project Created, but I can see flaws with that too.

I think it's safe to say that @Sian Snook doesn't have your knowledge of automation so she's going to need to do some research and reading up on how to use substring etc, but there's loads of material out there to support.

[John Funk]

I took this to be a one time clone of some existing work items. If it is on-going, you might want to use a manual trigger. It all depends on the use case. 

[Sian Snook]

@John Funk @Clara Belin-Brosseau_Elements  @motherg  @Nikola Perisic 

I've worked out to clone the Epic then I can move it to a Project. my next question is how to I remove clone from all the clone item. Is it possible within Bulk change? i'll have to change 100+ singularly :( 

[motherg]

Can I ask why it's a problem that they have a clone link? I know it's there, but is it actually likely to cause you any issues?