Need help creating issues that contain a smart checklist via csv upload

Question

I am trying to use the "Import Issues from CSV" functionality to create issues that have a Smart Checklist in them. I have built the csv such that it will create a Feature that has a child story, and that child story has multiple sub-task. That bit works. What I can't figure out is how to create a Smart Checklist within one or more of the sub-tasks. I tried using the Custom field (Checklists) option but that didn't work. Is this even possible? If so, how???

Bill Sheboy · Answer

Interesting...I wonder if it is because sub-tasks are part of an issue, and not standalone issues.  Have you confirmed if that custom field for the checklist is available for your sub-task type?

If so, I recommend emailing the vendor on their support page (from the marketplace site) and see what they suggest.

Breen Rourke · Answer

Hey Bill,

Thanks for the prompt reply!

Yes, it's Railsware. I have been able to get the checklist to show up in an issue type of Feature, and issue type of Story, but they are not showing up in sub-tasks. I am using the exact same methodology.

Bill Sheboy · Answer

Hi @Breen Rourke -- Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

Do you mean the Smart Checklists app from Railsware?

If so, their documentation describes how to do this:

https://railsware.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHK/pages/660766732/Import+checklists+from+Trello+to+Jira#Some-tips-on-importing-checklists-from-a-CSV-file-to-Jira

https://railsware.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHK/pages/563609634/Add+new+Jira+Issues+with+checklists+via+Jira+CSV+import

Kind regards,
Bill