Custom Fields with weighted values

[Christophe Siclari]

Hello,

I have a question and I could not find something about it.

Please note that I'm very new with the tool.

I would like to create a field (custom field) where the value has a certain weight according to the selected value.

And at the end I would like to display the result of all weights (additional)

I will be easier to understand with an example:

Question 1 : How many users ?

• 2 users (Weight: 0)
• 3 users (Weight: 20)
• 4 users (Weight: 50)

Question 2 : Deployment time ?

• 30 min (Weight: 0)
• 60 min (Weight: 30)
• 90 min (Weight: 40)

Let' assume the choices are respectively (3 users and 90 mins) - the weight would be (20+40) 60

I'd like the user to chose one answer per question and the result (weight) to be calculated automatically and displayed at the end of the form.

Is this possible? If yes - how ?

Please note that I installed (trial version) the Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) plugin.

Many thanks.

Kind regards,

Chris

[David Fischer]

Hi @Christophe Siclari 

with JMCF, you'll be able to create a Calculated Number field that represents the total weight. However, the value will only be visible after the "form" (I assume you mean the issue creation screen or a transition screen, or maybe a Jira Service Management request creation form) is submitted. The field will be visible on the issue view after its creation.

Would that work for you?

[Christophe Siclari]

Dear David,

Thanks for your answer.

Yes, it should be ok as from the moment the value is displayed before the validation.

How can I proceed, currently I'm not even able to assign a weight to an answer.

Thanks

Regards,

Chris

[David Fischer]

Hi @Christophe Siclari 

you can use a formula like this:

def weight = 0

switch (issue.get("Question 1 : How many users ?")) {
  case "2 users": 
    break;
  case "3 users":
    weight += 20;
    break;
  case "4 users":
    weight += 50;
    break;
}

switch (issue.get("Question 2 : Deployment time ?")) {
  case "30 min": 
    break;
  case "60 min":
    weight += 30;
    break;
  case "90 min":
    weight += 40;
    break;
}

return weight;

Of course, you'll need to make sure the values and field names match exactly your setup. You might also want to replace field names with field IDs - use the "Issue Fields" help tab at the bottom of the script editor to find the field IDs. 

[Christophe Siclari]

Hello David,

Thanks for the formula.

I was able what I wanted :)

Regards,

Chris