Setting a Duew Date based on the value of a number field

Question

I have a use case where I want to clone an issue, but I want to set the Due Date based on the value of another field.

I want to have automation so that when an issue is placed into Done, the issue is cloned with a due date + the value of a number field.

Example - Renewal Field = 6 so the Clone would have a new issue with a due date + 6 months.

Is this possible?

Luka Hummel - codefortynine · Answer

Hi @Brian Taylor

If you want to have more advanced cloning functionality, you can try our app Deep Clone for Jira. With the Field Editor feature, you can set custom field values while cloning, including date fields like the Due Date. You can also use Jira expressions to set the Due Date based on a custom field value. Read here on how to calculate the new Due Date with Jira expressions.

You can also configure this Deep Clone as a post function in your workflow and have the clone triggered when the issue transitions to Done without Jira Automations.

Shawn Doyle - ReleaseTEAM · Answer

Hi @Brian Taylor

It is possible.  You'll want to trigger off of your "Done" transition, then clone, edit the clone and update the Due Date based off the field + 6 months.

I suggest you play with the Automation on a test project, see how far you get, and post any problems you may have here and we can guide you.  Good chance you can get this done on your own.

You will need to use smart values.

https://support.atlassian.com/cloud-automation/docs/smart-values-in-confluence-automation/

Pay specific attention to the 'date math'

https://support.atlassian.com/cloud-automation/docs/jira-smart-values-date-and-time/