What is the correct way to link issues?

[Dan Lohaus]

I want to link issues using the "blocks" or "is blocked by"; however, is doesn't appear to be working properly for me. I want the user that is attempting to resolve the issue being blocked to either not see the Resolve trainsition or be warned that the issue is unable to be resolved due to one or more blocking issues. (e.g. A is blocked by B and C. Attempt to resolve A and can only resolve it if B and C are resolved/closed).

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Accepted solution]

It's working as designed - a link between issues is a logical link for humans to follow. It does *not* alter the behaviour of issues.

If you need it to alter behaviour, you're going to need a bit of code. The obvious one is to write or find a plugin that will provide a new workflow-condition of "only allow transition if all links (of type X?) are resolved" Start with a quick look through https://plugins.atlassian.com/search/category/58 - I'm sure you'll find one that will get you close.

[Dan Lohaus]

Thanks for the confirmation.

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

It's working as designed - a link between issues is a logical link for humans to follow. It does *not* alter the behaviour of issues.

If you need it to alter behaviour, you're going to need a bit of code. The obvious one is to write or find a plugin that will provide a new workflow-condition of "only allow transition if all links (of type X?) are resolved" Start with a quick look through https://plugins.atlassian.com/search/category/58 - I'm sure you'll find one that will get you close.