Alternative for javascript - html button

Question

In our current JIRA (v4.4.5) we are using javascript in the description of a textfield. The field contains a reference to a directory on our local file system. The javascript is used to display pushbuttons to

- create the project directory automatically on the local file system.
- browse to the directory --> opens an explorer window.

Since we consider an upgrade, I'm testing a more recent version, where javascript is no longer supported. The javascript code gives strange effects: when viewing an issue, the screen becomes blank and only the buttons are shown. (seems like the javascript code replaces the entire JIRA-issue-detail-page). When I delete the js-code, everything works fine.

Does anybody had the same problem? Or are there alternatives to provide these browse & create feature in a newer JIRA?

Thanks,
Gerd

GerdC · Answer

Hi, I wasn't able to work on this issue for a while...

I checked on Firefox, IE and Chrome... none of them shows the button correctly.

Sameera Shaakun2 · Answer

That's strange. Because you are trying to create a button inside a div it should work. Did you check on different web browsers?

GerdC · Answer

Hi, the extra slash at the end doesn't make a difference.

Do you know if it is still possible to add a html button to the description of a custom textfield in the newer JIRA? I'm afraid that - even with jquery it won't work...

Thank you!