Parse comments using regex

[Randy Simes]

When a defect is closed, I'm trying to parse all of the comments for specific values to build a report. The value I am looking for is like the following: ##.##.####. I've tried both the {{#issues.comments.match("([0-9][0-9]\\.[0-9][0-9]\\.[0-9][0-9][0-9][0-9])"}}... and issue.comment.match styles. Both execute successfully but return nothing on the match. This comment could be first, last, or somewhere in between but always has the same syntax.

[Bill Sheboy · Accepted solution]

Hi @Randy Simes -- Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

I note at least one missing parenthesis to close the match() function...and...

Without seeing the remainder of your rule, perhaps try using smart list filtering:

https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Automation-articles/Filtering-smart-value-lists/ba-p/1827588

Or, split the items into a list first and then try to match on the {{body}}

{{#issues.comments}}{{body.match("([0-9][0-9]\\.[0-9][0-9]\\.[0-9][0-9][0-9][0-9])")}}{{/}}

Kind regards,
Bill

[Randy Simes]

Splitting the items into a list and matching on the body worked! Thank you.