Smart values in a post function to Update Issue Custom Field

Charles Liss

I have a custom list field that I want to update with a smart value in a post function.  However, when the post runs the list doesn't update.  What I am attempting to do is populate the list with the value in this substring. {{issue.components.name.substringBefore("|")}}

I have tested this out using a rule and pushing the result to comment so I know the substring request is sound.  I am starting to think maybe this doesn't work the way I expect inside this function. If so is there another way to go about it. 

If there is a way to update a custom field based on this smart value on a transition I'd love to hear about it!

Example.  

Component = Team | Feature

Customer List = [POST] Set Value = {{issue.components.name.substringBefore("|")}}

Pramodh M

Hi @Charles Liss 

You can use %%CURRENT_DATETIME%% and %%CURRENT_USER%% expressions to update date/time and user. Other than that you cannot use smart values in the Post function, these are for Atlassian Automation 

You can use the Jira Automation feature to update the field

The trigger would Issue transition and add the condition if it's required and then add the action with updating the issue with the relevant custom field value to copy components

Let me know if this helps!!

Thanks,
Pramodh