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How to get subtask parent ID and copy to text field in subtask using script runner

Nannette Mori
Nannette Mori
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October 12, 2022

How do I copy the subtask parent id to a custom text field in the subtask using script runner

 

 

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October 12, 2022

The main bit of code you need is simply

issue.getParentObject().getKey()

For writing it away, there's a good guide to setting most types of field at https://library.adaptavist.com/entity/update-the-value-of-custom-fields-through-the-script-console

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