Autofill "Issue Type" using the "custom field" value

Question

Hi Team,

Our team needs assistance automatically populating the "Issue Type" field with the value from a "custom field." Can this be achieved using Script Runner, JMWE, and JSU add-ons?

imadero · Answer

Hi @jira_admin_cu.

Yes, it is possible to do it using Scriptrunner.

At first, you need to configure a behaviour that executes when you update the custom field.

Inside the behaviour, you can use the following lines to make your script works:

import static com.atlassian.jira.issue.IssueFieldConstants.ISSUE_TYPE

// Get all the issue types available
def allIssueTypes = ComponentAccessor.constantsManager.allIssueTypeObjects

//Get the issue Type Field
def issueTypeField = getFieldById(IssueFieldConstants.ISSUE_TYPE)

//You need to obtain the value of the custom field, and find the correct 
//Issue type that you want to add

//Update the Issue Type value.
issueTypeField.setFieldOptions(<your variable with the proper issue type>)

I hope this helps you to start! But as you can see is not a complete solution, you need to add few things, but I can guide you for other questions that you have.Thanks, Ivan.

John Funk · Answer

Sorry I don't as I don't actually use the tool.

jira_admin_cu · Answer

Hi @John Funk

Do you happen to have any sample code available?