How to find the smart value for 'Logged' 'Include Sub-tasks' Checkbox

Question

Hi All,

I was able to get our sub-tasks estimates to roll-up to the story level through automation. Everything works as expected. The only thing that is off is the story 'Original Estimate' only when one opens the story away from the sprint board - like if its viewed on a new tab.

I now know why there is a mismatch from the 'Original Estimate' for the story seen on the sprint board vs. on a single view.

When checkbox to include subtask is checked - it will aggregate the story hrs - so it doubles up:

When this is not checked - The 'Original Estimate' matches what is seen in the sprint board for the story:

Is there a way I can automate to when - 'Include sub-tasks' is checked to not show the aggregated value?  I tried looking for the smart values, but have not been successful. Is this even possible?

Bill Sheboy · Accepted Answer

Hi @Sam

I suspect the answer is "no" as that feature seems to be for the display view of the time tracking, and it is likely implemented in the code for time tracking display only.

If it was something that was configurable elsewhere (or even readable with the REST API) that checkbox setting would be set with the Estimation configuration for the board.  There is a suggestion to do that, which you may watch / vote for to see progress: https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRACLOUD-76437

You note you have an automation rule to roll up subtask estimates to the story.  I am guessing you are doing that to solve a different need, and so when people check the "include sub-tasks" it is confusing them with the doubling, correct?

Kind regards,
Bill