Automatic issue dates update based upon a dependency

Javier Garay
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April 11, 2022

Hi community,
I'm trying to figure out if there is a way to auto change the start date and end date of an issue if this has a dependency with a previous one that is moved or the end date is extended. This is something very basic in project management tools like MS Project. I understand that Jira isn't a Gantt software, but this is something that has become critical for us as we are using Jira as our main tool for any kind of projects, so waterfall model has become a must to have.
Is there any way to do this natively or with some plugin? Maybe there is a workaroud to like using an specific automation process?
Thanks,
Javier G.

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Curt Holley
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April 11, 2022

Hi @Javier Garay 

 

You could achieve this with Automation. 

Something like the below should do it. Up to you as to any other conditions, which issue types and link types are required based on your systems set-up

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April 12, 2022

Hi @Javier Garay 

Yes, and...to Curt's answer:

Do you have multiple issues in the dependency "chains" of links?  If so, and the links are both in-one-direction AND there are no loops, you could get this rule to trigger itself to walk the tree by enabling the "Allow Rule Trigger" option.  If both of those criteria are not true, I would advise against it as the looping rule execution to use up your automation SLA quite quickly and halt all rule processing.

Also of note: I recall in another post the roadmap team was experimenting with an automatic shift to start/due dates based on changing one item in a chain.  Perhaps keep watch out in case that feature is implemented in the future.

Kind regards,
Bill

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Brett Busdeker March 14, 2023

Hi @Bill Sheboy - So are you saying it would look like this?  I didn't see an "allow rule trigger" option but maybe it's been updated in the last 11 months

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March 14, 2023

The allow rule trigger setting is in the rule details, at the top of the rule.

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Brett Busdeker March 16, 2023

@Bill Sheboy  Thank you!  Totally brand new at this :-)

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VAlesbury October 3, 2024

Hello @Bill Sheboy Just wondering if its possible to use automation rules to change the dates of an entire linked project based on the final due date of the last issue. ie the start of the project needs to be 18 weeks ahead of the final end date of the last issue? - issues between have set timingsto make up the 18 weeks?

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October 3, 2024

Hi @VAlesbury -- Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

As this is an older thread, I recommend creating a new question, and perhaps linking back to this one.  That will ensure the maximum number of people see it to offer suggestions.  Thanks!

When you post your new question, please include:

  • what problem are you trying to solve; that is, "why do this"
  • provide specific examples with your scenario...for example
    • describe some issues in each project, including example dates
    • explain what the "before" and "after" would look like
    • perhaps summarize the scenario with using the GIVEN WHEN THEN format:
      • GIVEN this starting condition
      • WHEN this happens
      • THEN this action is taken
  • if you have started a rule, include images of the complete rule, the audit log details showing the rule execution, and explain what is not working as expected

Kind regards,
Bill

VAlesbury October 4, 2024

Thanks Bill!

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