Start/End date fields
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If you want to use a different field, it is possible to overwrite Jira task data with data from BigPicture. When you select a field other than currently used, you can switch on the "Overwrite Jira task data with data from the App" option below.
This action is irreversible.
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In general, there are three main strategies for task synchronization:
Not synchronized - use this option if you do not want to update Jira issues while still being able to plan using the Gantt module. Changes to date estimates will not sync to Jira, meaning task start and end dates might differ from those in Jira issues.
Two 'Date picker' (or 'Date time picker') fields - recommended when assignees work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
One 'Date picker' (or 'Date time picker') field and a time estimate field (Original estimate or Time spent + Remaining estimate) - recommended for working on one task at a time.
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