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Custom Field not displaying/working correctly in Structure

Robert Tedge

Hi,

I've created a Jira Structure that pulls in all Risk Issues. We use a custom risk rating field that goes from Very High to Low. To make the Structure properly order risks from Very High down to Low, I've created a new Jira custom field for 'Risk Rating Index' that translates the Risk Rating to a number (because Structure would only sort alphabetically). The field is working as expected and now all risk tickets that have a Risk Rating have a Risk Rating Index.

However, the field is not properly showing in the structure properly so it can't sort properly either. When I add the Risk Rating Index as a column, only some issues show the Risk Rating Index value even though all Risk Issues have the value if I go and look at the actual issue.

I cannot work out why this is happening.

Accepted answers

Ignacio Pulgar

Hi @Robert Tedge ,

Provided that the number of custom fields has an impact on Jira instance's performance, I'd prefer to use a Sort Automation in Structure this way:

Click on the + button next to Automation > Sort > Attribute...
In the Order by dropdown, select Formula...
Insert this formula and click on Apply button:

CASE(riskRate;
"Very High"; 1;
"High"; 2;
"Medium"; 3;
"Low"; 4
)

Hope it helps.

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Prince Nyeche - ELFAPP

Hi @Robert Tedge

It's always good to use the proper Jira terms when posting questions on community in order for the people who wants to help to quickly know what you're referring to. Now "Jira Structure" - what does this mean? Are you referring to a filter or a JQL query. I cannot understand what you mean by that.

furthermore, if i tried to guess what you mean here, I would rather put it that, you've made a two custom fields and you're trying to sort it on a filter based on the value of one of the custom field. Please elaborate properly or use images to depict what you mean for clarity.

Liam Green

Hi @Robert Tedge

Welcome to the Community!

If Jira Structure refers to the add on app, it might be worth reaching out to the developer directly.

Hope that helps,

Regards, Liam

Martin Bayer _MoroSystems_ s_r_o__

Hi @Robert Tedge can you display the value of the field in Issue Search (top menu -> Issues -> Search for issues)?

Robert Tedge

Thanks Liam, I should have been clearer, I am referring to the Structure add on. I'll see how I can get support from the developer.

Robert Tedge

Hi @Martin Bayer _MoroSystems_ s_r_o__, I can see the value in issue search. I think it must be an issue with the add on.

Dave Rosenlund (Trundl)

Hi, @Robert Tedge. Just hit us up at alm.works/support -- or if you prefer, support at almworks.com

-dave [ALM Works]

Martin Bayer _MoroSystems_ s_r_o__

Ok so then probably the best thing to do is to use ALM support as @Liam Green suggested

Ignacio Pulgar

Hi @Robert Tedge ,

Provided that the number of custom fields has an impact on Jira instance's performance, I'd prefer to use a Sort Automation in Structure this way:

Click on the + button next to Automation > Sort > Attribute...
In the Order by dropdown, select Formula...
Insert this formula and click on Apply button:

CASE(riskRate;
"Very High"; 1;
"High"; 2;
"Medium"; 3;
"Low"; 4
)

Hope it helps.

John Funk

Hi @Robert Tedge - Did this provide the solution you needed?

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