Default to components when creating an issue

Question

Hello Jira Community,

We are using components to filter work for each team within a single project. A project will have multiple boards (1 for each team) and we are currently filtering each board by a component. When creating an issue, I was trying to see how I can default the issue component value to be the same one used in the board filter. I know creating an issue is by project so trying to find a clever way to set the default component value so that it displays in a specific boards backlog. Any ideas?

Thanks!

Matt Marchesano · Answer

Hello @Sanam Malleswari thanks for providing all this detail! Appreciate the support. I was going to see about setting the component field as required so that users must select the value before saving.

Matt Marchesano · Answer

Hello @Laurie Sciutti I am planning to make the component field required so that when issues are created, users can select the appropriate value. Thanks for the support.

Sanam Malleswari · Answer

Hi @Matt Marchesano

Solution:

* Automation Rule: Use Jira's automation rules to set the component based on the board.
* Custom Field: Use a custom field to help identify which board the issue should belong to.

Steps:

* Create a Custom Field: Create a custom field (e.g., "Team Board") that users can select when creating an issue.
* Set Up Automation:* Go to Project Settings > Automation.
* Create a new rule that triggers when an issue is created.
* Add a condition to check the value of the custom field "Team Board".
* Add an action to set the component based on the custom field value.

Example Automation Rule:

* Trigger: Issue Created.
* Condition: If "Team Board" is "Team A".
* Action: Set Component to "Component A".

Repeat the condition and action for each team.

How It Works:

* When creating an issue, the user selects the "Team Board" value.
* The automation rule sets the component based on this value.
* The issue appears in the correct team's board backlog.