Keeping child issue context fields in line with the parent context fields.

[kmurphy]

I have an epic type issue type (named campaigns) that I use as parent issues to all associated task type issues for each campaign. On the campaign type issue, I have a hadful of custom context fields. I want those fields to show as context fields on my child issues, but to always be reflecting of the parent.

IE, if a context field (custom field for a launch date) is edited on the campaign/parent issue, I want the edits to reflect on the identical context field (launch date) for all child issues. How can I do this? 

[Michel Neeser · Accepted solution]

Hi @kmurphy

With Jira Automation, you should be able to sync the field from your parent issue to your child issues. You can find the automation rule editor in Jira Work Management by selecting "Project settings" and then "Automation".

Let me know if this helps.

[kmurphy]

 Yes, just looking for guidance within automation on how to go about syncing those.

[Michel Neeser]

@kmurphy A rule like this should work for you, just replace the "Assignee" with your context field:

[kmurphy]

Thanks!