Copy Transition Name into Custom Field

[Paul Glock]

I have a requirement to update the names of a custom field on an issue so that when it is moved from one stage on the JIRA work flow to another it update that custom field to match the step of the workflow.

For example I have a flow

(1) To Do

(2) In Progress

(3) DONE

When I move a Issue from To Do to In Progress I want to update the custom field to match. 

The requirement is for a more complex workflow I am designing but the above satisfies the requirement.

I have gone into Automation and selected a new rule. Selected Issue Transitioned as the option and I can see I can update a custom field based on a transition and I can select an option to Copy from Current Issue but then the options to copy do not include the name of the transition.

Is this possible in anyway. Any advise greatly appreciated :)

[Bill Sheboy · Accepted solution]

Hi @Paul Glock 

Is the custom field text?  If so, have you tried to set the field value to the status name as {{issue.status.name}}

Best regards,

Bill

[Paul Glock]

Thanks Bill that worked :)

[John Funk]

Hi Paul - Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

Instead of doing a Copy from Current Issue why not just hard code the value? In other words, when it moves to In Progress then populate with the words In Progress.