Description

The 'Window Dates' validator checks whether the value of one date field falls within the range (window) of another date field. Note, the date checking is only one-way, i.e. it only looks forwards, not backwards. If the validation fails, the transition will not be completed.

Configuration

You must select the two date fields and the window period, when configuring the transition. For example:

For information on how to configure a validator in JIRA, see the JIRA documentation.

You can define a custom error message for most JSU validators to provide a clear explanation of the situation to your users. If you leave this field empty, a default error message from Jira will be displayed on validation errors. This might be a bit too technical, and make it difficult for your users to understand and resolve the error. 

Example

A workflow is configured so that the 'Close' transition has the 'Window Dates' validator. The 'Resolved Date' is validated using a window of 5 days with respect to the 'Created Date'. If a user attempts to resolve an issue on this workflow, where the 'Resolved Date' is more than 5 days after the 'Created Date', the validation will fail and the transition will not be completed.

Supported Field Types

JSU supports many different field types such as system fields and custom fields. However you should be aware, that not all field types are supported, and not in all combinations. We aim to cover the most important field types and are continuously adding and improving how different field types are supported. Some custom fields of other third-party apps might never be supported. You should always test anything you do with issue fields with JSU. You can try it with a free 30-day evaluation license.