Missing Epic Link in the Automation's Issue fields condition?

[Ivan Aracki]

Although there are other fields (e.g. Epic Name, Epic Theme) included in Issue fields condition there is no Epic Link. Is this supposed behaviour or no...?

[John Funk · Accepted solution]

Hi Ivan,

I suspect this is a Next-gen project is that correct? If so, those project types use a different process for links to Epics. 

Are you trying to create a filter or use automation? If so use the Parent field. 

Otherwise, what type of project are you using and what are you trying to do?

[Ivan Aracki]

In info it says it's a Classic software project.

I want to create a simple automation and for "Issue field condition" I want to use Epic Link. There is no Parent field at all.

[John Funk]

Epic Link should show up if it is a Classic Software project. Can you share the automation rule that you have so far, with the details for where the Epic Link should be? 

[Ivan Aracki]

Istead of "Epic Name is empty" I want to check if the issue is linked to an Epic.

[John Funk]

Try using the Related Issues condition instead of Issue fields condition.

[Ivan Aracki]

Oh, this actually works. Thank you very much @John Funk :)

[John Funk]

Great! Glad I could help.

[Kavitha Chandrasekaran]

Hi I am trying to do something similar.

Automation rule: When an issue is created and if it is not of an EPIC type, it should have an EPIC link. Basically I am trying to get all issues to have an EPIC link at the time of creation. I have gotten this far. Not sure what the final action should be. If someone could help, much appreciated. Thank You!

[John Funk]

Hi @Kavitha Chandrasekaran  - Please create a new question for your needs.