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How do I transition an issue to the next workflow state?

Alec Burton_1mj3jz

I have a very simple workflow:
When: Value changes for - Smart Checklist Progress
If: Compare two values - {{issue.Smart Checklist Progress}} matches (^$|.*Done}
Then: here's where I need help
Transition the issue - Currently, I have selected Done however, what I would like is for the issue to transition to the next state in the workflow.

How would I go about accomplishing this task?

Accepted answers

John Funk

Hey Alec,

You will have to name the actual status you are transitioning to - you can't just say next step, because there might be multiple steps in some workflows.

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John Funk

Hey Alec,

You will have to name the actual status you are transitioning to - you can't just say next step, because there might be multiple steps in some workflows.

Alec Burton_1mj3jz

Hello John, thank you for your reply.

Each status has its own name. Is there a way to check if the next transition in the workflow is 'Done'?

For instance, this workflow is linear and each status has to be transitioned to, the checklist is completed, and then the workflow is transitioned to the next status in the workflow.

Is there a way that I can add a comparator to check if the next workflow status is 'Done' or 'NameOfStatus'?

John Funk

No, there is no concept of "next status" in automation, because again, a status might go to multiple statuses or there might be statuses with the All transition to them. It's not possible.

Alec Burton_1mj3jz

Is there something you would suggest that would better help me accomplish this task? My primary goal is to transition a task automatically through its workflow when all of the smart checklist tasks have been completed.

Lynne Ratcliffe

I believe If the first check is met the rule will stop. As this is a checklist, the first check will be met each time. Try using branches for each as I believe they run separately.

Sorry, meant to answer in the thread above. Updated

Olena Brazhko_TitanApps_

@Alec Burton hey!

Check out our article about how to Transition an issue to the next state when all the checklist items are completed

However, you would still need to choose the "destination" status.

If you need more assistance from our team, feel free to reach out to smartchecklist@railsware.com.

Best regards,

Olena

Alec Burton_1mj3jz

Thanks for the reply! I had actually come across this article when I was first creating this automation rule and it helped me a lot.

However, the automation rule that I created became more complicated and I needed additional help.

Olena Brazhko_TitanApps_

@Alec Burton hey!

I'm glad to hear you have figured it out!

Have a great day,

Olena

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