Is there a way to automatically copy version from one project to another?

[Siree]

So a bunch of projects share the same release train.  I would like to be able to create versions in one main project and have those versions copied or automatically created in the other projects.

Is there a way to do that?

[Aron Gombas _Midori_ · Accepted solution]

Definitely check out the Version Sync app for Jira Cloud.

[Marlene Kegel - codefortynine]

Hi @Siree , hi @Aron Gombas _Midori_ ,

I am the product manager of Version Sync for Jira. 

It's indeed possible to automatically copy versions from one project to others. 

Don't hesitate to get in touch with our support, if you have questions or feedback.

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @Siree 

Yes, you may do that with a global / multiple project rule.

For example, let say when a version is created on Project A that you want to also create it in Project B, you would use:

• Create a global rule in Project A, selecting Projects A and B as included
• Trigger: Version created
• Action: Create version
  • Copy the name and/or release date from the triggering version.  At this time, these are the only fields which can be set for a version with automation rules.
  • Under more options, select to create the version in Project B

Best regards,

Bill

[Siree]

I tried that but got an error saying it has to be linked to an issue.

[Bill Sheboy]

I tried the rule I suggested and it worked for me.  Would you please post the error you are seeing, from creating the rule or in the audit log when running the rule?

[Kelly Arrey]

@Siree @Bill Sheboy  Sorry I'm late to the party - which platforms are you on? I'm trying to do this on cloud. Thanks.

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @Kelly Arrey 

I recall that I tried this with Jira Cloud and it worked.

Kind regards,
Bill

[Kelly Arrey]

Thanks @Bill Sheboy, wish me luck!

[Ignacio Vera]

Hi everyone! @Bill Sheboy should look like this? It's not working :(

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @Ignacio Vera -- Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

What do you observe happening?  And, please post an image of the audit log details as that may provide context for an problems.

Kind regards,
Bill

[Ignacio Vera]

No matter what I change, only updated the source project (where version is created)

[Bill Sheboy]

Would you please expand to show the details of the audit log for that rule execution, and post that image?

And...please note because this is a multi-project rule, creating versions in either project could trigger the rule.  Please consider if that is what you want, and what "stopping condition" you need to help prevent rule looping.

[Kelly Arrey]

Also, with Bill's help, I have a working example posted below.

[Karri Adkins]

Can anyone post a screenshot on how this looks?  I am trying in cloud and am doing something wrong as it will not work.  It worked once and was posting wrong data, when i tried to do it again, not won't create version as expected.

[Kelly Arrey]

Hi Karri, here's what's working for me on Jira Cloud:

[Kelly Arrey]

Additional details in case this helps ... 

[Vin Nguyen]

@Kelly Arrey why do you have two And Creation Verision where the key is verision.name? 

[Kelly Arrey]

Hi @Vin Nguyen , I'm using multiple "And: Create versions" to create new versions in multiple projects.  There may be a better way, and I'm certainly open to suggestion. Hope this helps!

Kel

[rbalamu2]

Hi @Kelly Arrey ,
Your solution works like magic. Thank you so much.. Can you please help me to copy the start date, end date and description from the newly created version to the other project as well. Right now, just the version name is getting created in other project but I also want to create version along with the date and description.

~Rahini

[Kelly Arrey]

Hi @rbalamu2,

Here are the docs: https://support.atlassian.com/cloud-automation/docs/jira-smart-values-issues/#--issue.versions--

HTH, 

Kel

[Ignacio Vera]

If anyone use Script Runner, you can create a Version listener. Have found this was like find a treasure