Bulk upload options to custom field in JSM

Question

Hi,

I am having select list (cascading) custom field i want give bulk option to this field.

For Example: I am having category field and based on category selection I am viewing sub category, I want to view bulk of values in sub category, Is there any option to import/Export bulk value to custom field option ??

Thomas Opiolka - codefortynine · Answer

Hi @Melina RAMPERSANDS ,

I would like to add some more details to @Jack Brickey's suggestion for using External Data for Jira Fields to solve your use case.

First, you would need to create a file data source that contains the category values you want to import. External Data also provides a conversion function to adjust the structure of the data if required, which can be selected when creating the data source (Type Converter).
Once the data source is set up, you can use the Field Options Sync function to synchronise the values from your data source with a JIRA custom field. Since the custom field is a cascading pick list, you would need to select the "Cascading Dictionary" option for field options sync. You can map values of your Data Source to the appropriate fields (category/subcategory) in the JIRA custom field.

I hope this information is helpful to you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to support if you need further assistance.

Cheers,
Thomas

Disclaimer: I am involved with the vendor of said app

Jack Brickey · Answer

If you are saying that you wish to define (configure) the values associated with a cascading field using import then that is not possible. There are add-on options that might meet your needs. I found the following app in the marketplace. Please note that I have no experience with the add-on external-data-for-jira-fields .

Melina RAMPERSANDS · Answer

Hi,

I am not clear with  Importing-into-Cascading-Select-field-Possible?  this link. I request to explain in brief please.

My requirement : I am having select list (cascading) custom field, I want to make Category and Sub category, For Example In category I want to give A,B,C,D and In sub category I want A1 to A10 and for B value i want B1 to B10, But I want all this requirement to be done using bulk Upload option(Import/Export)

Can u give detail solution ASAP ??