How do I create a new filter?

Question

Hi there,

I am trying to create a project work progress report in Jira. I would like to do it through Dashboard with the Two Dimensional Filter Statistics gadget. I am having a hard time though for it doesn't seem to pick up on any filters. Could someone help me with this issue, please? I would like to create a couple of filters to generate a specific report.

Thank you so much.

Regards,

Endre

Andy Heinzer · Answer

Hi Endre,

First you have to create a filter.  In order to do that you will first need to go to the Issue Navigator in Jira, make a search of some kind, and from there you can then save your search as a filter.  Only after you have saved that filter, will you be able to select it from within a gadget in a dashboard.

If you're unfamiliar with the Issue navigator, you can get there by

Jira Cloud:

Going to Filters > Advanced issue search

Jira Server:

Issues > Search for Issues.

You can also check out Save your search as a filter, for these steps as well.  Try that and let me know if you run into any problems with this.

Andy

Endre Kallai · Answer

i have literally nothing. whatever letter i type in first...

Jack Brickey · Answer

that is certainly odd. could you share a screenshot of your edit where you enter a letter. Ideally a letter that is the first letter of one or more saved filters