Validate format of fields on edit screens

Question

I have a postal code field and a phone number field that only exists on the jira edit screens of an issue type.

I would like to use regex expression to validate the format of postal code: A1A 1A1 and phone number is: (123) 456-7890

if do not match prompt error to correct format.

is this possible on edit screens (there is no transition screen and the fields do not exist on the create screen)

Mary Mark · Answer

Hi Lisa,

I tried for postal code this:

def field = getFieldById(getFieldChanged())
def val = field.getValue() as String

if (!val.matches("^[A-Za-z]\d[A-Za-z] \d[A-Za-z]\d$")) {
field.setError("postal code must be A1A 1A1.")
} else {
field.clearError()
}

but still doesn't work. It shows a little warning and error on ^ --> If (!val.matches line

Lisa Forstberg_o85gu4 · Answer

Hi Mary! Do you have the scriptrunner addon? I would recommend using the tutorials on their documentation site to get going.

https://docs.adaptavist.com/sr4js/latest/features/behaviours

best of luck

/Lisa

Mary Mark · Answer

Thanks for the find @Lisa Forstberg 
I’m wondering does the script apply to all text fields or specific custom fields. I’m not sure where in the script to specify the custom field name or id?