How to have a running number on each created sub-task?

Question

Hi all,

I've created an automation loop to create sub-tasks based on the number specified in a number field and it is working fine. My automation is based on this article How to create a Dynamic Loop in Automation for Jira (atlassian.com)

I am wondering how to set a running number on each sub-task created. For example, when the first sub-task is created, the summary would be Sub-task 1. On subsequent sub-task, it'll be Sub-task 2, Sub-task 3 and so forth.

Our creation of sub-task can be more than 10 and sometimes more than 100. So we need to set a number on each sub-task to differentiate them.

Thank you in advance.

Fabian Lim · Accepted Answer

HI @Kelvin Teng

I would suggest you have a custom field that is hidden in the view screen.  Every time a new subt-task is created you would add the count via automation.

Then copy the number and add it to the summary of the newly created subtask with: {{issue.customfield_xxx}} - {{issue.summary}}

Regards,

Fabian