This article explains how to create sub-tasks based on the components selected and assign them to the respective component lead using Create on Transition app.
Instructions
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In a Jira instance: Consider a Component with values, Jira and Confluence with users test and user1 as leads for the components respectively in a specific project.
- Add a post function to the intended transition to create a sub-task.
To add a post function, navigate to Cogwheel > Issues > Workflows > select the workflow of the project and edit the same. - Select the Create Sub-task post function as shown below:
- Select the Detailed Fields tab and select the Assignee field as %function_componentLead(%original_project%, %entry%)%.
By providing the mentioned value in the Assignee field, the sub-tasks are assigned to the respective component leads. - Select the Conditions & Configuration tab and add %original_components% to the Create multiple issues field to create subtasks based on the number of components selected.
- Click Update to save the settings. Verify the condition.
- Publish the workflow draft.
- Perform the transition Awaiting implementation as shown. You notice that the issues are created based on the condition and are assigned to the respective component leads.
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It is recommended to try the solution provided in a non-production environment and ensure that everything is working as expected before trying in a production environment. |