Smart value of trigger issue in automation

[Eliyahu Klein]

Hi,

I created an automation that created a value in a short text field.

The trigger for automation is starting a new sprint (trigger = start sprint). I would like the value that enters the text field to be the name of the sprint that created the trigger.

If I use a smart value of type: {{sprint.name}} the field returns me all the sprints that exist in the "sprint" field, including those that are already closed.

Is there a smart value that returns me only the name of the trigger sprint or at least only the name of the open sprint?

[Ste Wright · Accepted solution]

Hi @Eliyahu Klein 

Can you provide a screenshot of your result? And the rule itself?

I replicated this rule like this:

• Trigger: Sprint Started
  • Board = <Board Here>
• Branch: Related Issues
  • Type = Issues in the Sprint
    • Branch-Action: Edit Issue
      • Description = {{sprint.name}}

^ I tested this with Issues that had been in a previous Sprint, and were in the new Sprint being started - and the rule was successful, entering only the new Sprint's name into the Description field, no old Sprint names.

So it works for me, as you need it to!

Ste

[Eliyahu Klein]

You're right.

Now, I want to run automation even without a sprint trigger (scheduled trigger).

Do you have any idea how I find active sprint smart value?

[Ste Wright]

Hi @Eliyahu Klein 

If you're not using a Sprint Trigger, I don't believe it's possible to locate the active Sprint via smart values.

There is a feature request for it though - check out AUT-648 

Ste

[Eliyahu Klein]

After a lot of searches, I found the answer on:

https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Jira-questions/Store-Active-Sprint-in-New-Field-Using-Jira-Automation-Script/qaq-p/1695408

Thanks!

[Ste Wright]

Hi @Eliyahu Klein 

Awesome! Thanks for sharing the link back in this question, it might help others in future!

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Just for future visibility (for anyone else who finds this question), I tested a few of the options in the linked question above, and another question which was linked to from there.

I found both of these smart values seemed to work:

• {{#issue.sprint}}{{#if(not(isClosed))}}{{name}}{{/}}{{/}}

• {{issue.sprint.last.name}}

If neither of these work for you, there are a few other options in those linked questions you can try :)

Ste

[Alex Koxaras _Relational_ · Accepted solution]

Hi @Eliyahu Klein 

 {{sprint.name}} returns only the sprint that started and which triggered this automation event. I've tested it on my instance and it yielded only 1 sprint (out of 3 that are ongoing)

Please share more details and screenshots in order to be able to help you.

[Eliyahu Klein]

OMG You're right. What I didn't notice, is that I entered the value: {{issue.sprint.name}}

Only one word but It changes the whole picture.

Thank you very much!