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For boxes based on a single Jira project, field mapping can be easily changed:

  • From a level of an individual box.

  • Directly from a box context and a Jira project context.

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Synchronization of BigPicture values with a task source

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Example → Jira field 'Original Estimate' synchronized with BigPicture 'end date.'. 

Values that aren't being synchronized are stored exclusively in the BigPicture database. 

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The scope definition of a box must be simple - limited to a single Jira project. Image Removed

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Who can edit field mapping?

To change the field mapping, you need to must have sufficient permissions in both BigPicture and Jira.

Acceptable BigPicture permissions:

  • Box Admin

  • App Admin

  • App resource admin 

Acceptable Jira permissions: 

  • Jira project admin

  • Jira admin

How to access the field sync configuration?

From a box context

  1. Click on the wrench icon at the top right.

  2. Select Field sync configuration from the list.

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From a Jira project context

Go to a Jira project:

  1. On the left, select the BigPicture widget.

  2. Click on the wrench icon at the top right.

  3. Select Field sync configuration from the list.

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Field sync configuration

Current setup info

In the pop-up, you can see the current field mapping of a project:Image Removed

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At the top, you can see info regarding the current setup. The message lets you know if a custom configuration (custom mapping) exists for a project.

If a project is using uses the default configuration settings, it means a custom configuration doesn't exist for a project yet. The project is using the default mapping. Image Removed

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If a project is using uses the custom configuration settings, it means a separate, independent mapping exists for a projectImage Removed

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Make changes

When you modify the mapping and save changes:

  • The custom configuration is created, OR

  • The existing custom configuration is updated.

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Restore default settings

You can always remove the custom configuration and go back return to using the default configuration.Image Removed

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The default configuration can be accessed and modified by an App Admin in the App Configuration > General > Fields section.Image Removed

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