how can i merge 2 different fields?

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Hi team! how can i import data that i have in a specific field to a new field? in the past i had to different fields but now i want to have everything in one. i am using Jira

unknown · Answer

Yes, it's possible to copy data from one field to another using ScriptRunner in Jira. ScriptRunner allows you to execute Groovy scripts to automate tasks, including field data manipulation.

Here’s how you can do it:

### Steps to Copy Data Between Fields Using ScriptRunner

1. **Access ScriptRunner**:
- Navigate to **Administration** > **Add-ons** > **ScriptRunner**.

2. **Choose the Right Script Execution Method**:
- You can use either **Built-in Scripts** (like Bulk Fix Resolution) or create a **Custom Script**.

3. **Create a Custom Script**:
- Go to **Script Console** in ScriptRunner if you want to run a script immediately or **Post Function** in the workflow if you want the script to run as part of an issue transition.

4. **Write the Groovy Script**:
- Here’s a basic script to copy data from one field to another:

```groovy
import com.atlassian.jira.component.ComponentAccessor
import com.atlassian.jira.issue.Issue

// Define the source and target custom fields
def customFieldManager = ComponentAccessor.getCustomFieldManager()
def sourceField = customFieldManager.getCustomFieldObjectByName("Source Field Name")
def targetField = customFieldManager.getCustomFieldObjectByName("Target Field Name")

// Get all issues to update - adjust the JQL as needed
def jqlQueryParser = ComponentAccessor.getComponentOfType(com.atlassian.jira.jql.parser.JqlQueryParser)
def searchService = ComponentAccessor.getComponentOfType(com.atlassian.jira.bc.issue.search.SearchService)
def user = ComponentAccessor.jiraAuthenticationContext.loggedInUser
def query = jqlQueryParser.parseQuery("project = YOURPROJECT") // Adjust the JQL as needed
def search = searchService.search(user, query, com.atlassian.jira.web.bean.PagerFilter.getUnlimitedFilter())

search.results.each { Issue issue ->
def sourceValue = issue.getCustomFieldValue(sourceField)
issue.setCustomFieldValue(targetField, sourceValue)
ComponentAccessor.getIssueManager().updateIssue(user, issue, com.atlassian.jira.event.type.EventDispatchOption.DO_NOT_DISPATCH, false)
}

return "Updated ${search.results.size()} issues"
```

### Explanation of the Script:

- **`sourceField`**: Replace `"Source Field Name"` with the exact name of the field you're copying data from.
- **`targetField`**: Replace `"Target Field Name"` with the exact name of the field you're copying data to.
- **`project = YOURPROJECT`**: Modify the JQL to target the specific set of issues you want to update.

5. **Execute the Script**:
- If using the **Script Console**, you can run the script immediately.
- If using a **Post Function**, attach the script to a specific workflow transition, so it runs when that transition occurs.

6. **Test and Verify**:
- Before running this on a large scale, test the script on a small subset of issues to ensure it works correctly.
- Verify that the data has been copied correctly by checking the issues.

### Additional Considerations

- **Field Types**: Ensure that the source and target fields are compatible (e.g., both are text fields or number fields). If not, you might need to transform the data during the copy process.
- **Permissions**: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to modify issues in bulk.

This approach allows you to programmatically copy data from one custom field to another across multiple issues, making it a powerful way to manage field data in Jira. If you need further customization, the script can be adjusted accordingly.

Always be careful, do not try in a priduction environment, try in a safe test environment first. Also check the data types in the fields, if they are different it may not work.

Stiltsoft support · Answer

Thanks for the clarification! I've also added some relevant tags - let's wait for other experts (our experience lays more in Confluence).

unknown · Answer

Hi! i am using Jira. with fields i mean the ones that appears on the right side, for example fix version