How to view timeline of issues grouped by release (next to release group)?

Question

Hi everyone!

I am struggling to see my timeline next to my group by release.

Can Jira summarize target ends of grouped issues and show that summarized timeline?

I would like that the group line have the summarized timeline next to it, this line (group line) is now empty as it can be seen in the picture below.

Descriptive photo of missing timeline:

My initiatives do have the timeline as in pic below:

Thank you very much for the intel.

Best Regards,
Filip L.

Filip Loukotka · Answer

Hello Maria!

Thanks for getting back to me that quickly :)

For the additional questions I have the answers.

Our Jira :

- is server / data center based
- have Advanced roadmaps plugin installed
- have all the release filled in our initiatives

I don't know, if I explained it enough, but I would like that the group line have the summarized timeline next to it, this line (group line) is now empty as it can be seen in the picture above.

Do we need something else, that not have been mentioned yet?

What it could be?

Thank you for your answers, really appreciate it.

Yours sincerely,
Filip L.

Mary from Planyway · Answer

Hi @Filip Loukotka

It's Mary from Planyway for Jira: timeline, workload, time tracking

To provide you with the most accurate guidance, I would need a bit more detail about your specific setup in Jira, such as the Jira version you're using (Cloud, Server, Data Center) and the view or board (e.g., Scrum board, Kanban board, Roadmap) where you're trying to see this timeline. However, I'll give you a general idea of how Jira can handle grouped issues by release and display timelines, and then we can adjust based on your specific circumstances.

In Jira, particularly with the Jira Software Cloud version that includes Advanced Roadmaps (for premium and enterprise plans), you can group issues by various fields, including releases (versions). Advanced Roadmaps allows for more sophisticated planning, including visualizing issues on a timeline, grouping by projects, releases, and other fields, and even summarizing information across multiple projects.

To see a timeline next to your group by release, you might want to use the Roadmap feature in Jira Software Cloud or the Advanced Roadmaps feature if you have access to it. Here's how you can generally approach this:

* Using the Roadmap on a Next-Gen Project:

* In a next-gen project, the Roadmap feature allows you to see issues displayed on a timeline. You can group these issues by various criteria, including by epics or by releases if you've configured your project to use versions.
* Ensure your issues are assigned to releases (versions) so they can be properly grouped.

* Using Advanced Roadmaps:

* With Advanced Roadmaps, you have more flexibility. You can create a plan that includes issues from multiple projects and then group these issues by release.
* In your plan, you can configure the view to group issues by "Release" and see a timeline that displays the start and end dates of these releases.
* Advanced Roadmaps also allows you to roll up dates to see the earliest start date and latest end date of issues within a release, providing a summarized timeline view of your grouped issues.

* Visualizing Summary Information:

* Advanced Roadmaps can summarize information, such as showing the progress of issues within a release, their aggregated estimates, and the overall timeline for the release.
* You might need to configure your plan's settings to ensure the summary information is displayed according to your preferences.