Question with the Count {} forumla

[Ian Porter]

Lets say i wanted to count the number of times a formula created a specific output

custom formula :

if (issuetype = "task" and assignee = undefined"; "missing assignee")

then the count formula would be;

if(issuetype = "feature";

if(count{customformula = "missing assignee"}>0;"Missing Assignee")

but its not working, any help greatly appreciated

[Ian Porter · Accepted solution]

Thanks for your answers but i have fixed the issue with trial and error

if(  issuetype = "task";
if(  labels = undefined and  assignee = undefined;
"Missing Labels & Assignee";
 labels = undefined;
"Missing Labels";
 assignee = undefined;
"Missing Assignee");
if(  issuetype = "feature";
if( sum{count{if ( taskcheck != undefined;1)}};
"Fail";
"Pass")))

then the variable taskcheck;

if(  issuetype = "task";
if(  labels = undefined and  assignee = undefined;
"Missing Labels & Assignee";  labels = undefined;
"Missing Labels";   = undefined; "Missing Assignee")) 

Now all stays in a single column but works on the level that is needed 

[David Niro]

Hello Ian,

David from ALM Works here. 

Based on what you have described, I believe this will help:

If(customformula = "missing assignee",1)

Then select the "Sum over sub-items" option

This will convert the results from your first formula into a number and then the Sum will be calculated at the "parent" levels of the hierarchy.

Please let me know if this helps!

Best Regards,
David Niro
www.almworks.com
support@almworks.com

[John Funk]

Hi Ian - Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

I am a little confused - formuals/filters don't create outputs. They simply show details about your issues. It is things that trigger an event like updating an issue or transitioning an issue that creates output. 

Can you describe the exact scenario of what you are wanting to capture? 

[Ian Porter]

I am trying to respond but it will not let me due to "posting the same thing elsewhere" which i have not done.