Working with Standard Fields

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For standard fields an alias has already been created and is ready for use. For
more information about using standard fields see: Variable resolution

Getting Values

Example 1

string oldSummary = summary;

Example 2

string oldDescription = description;

NOTE: This script assumes that it is running in the context of an issue. Like in a workflow script or listener for example. If you would like to test this script from the SIL Manager, add an issue key to test with under the Run Configuration setting (Run > Run Configuration > Context).

Setting Values

Example 1

summary = "This was easy to set with SIL!";

Example 2

description = "This was easy to set with SIL!";

NOTE: This script assumes that it is running in the context of an issue. Like in a workflow script or listener for example. If you would like to test this script from the SIL Manager, add an issue key to test with under the Run Configuration setting (Run > Run Configuration > Context).

NOTE: This information only applies to standard fields. For more information on custom fields
see Working with Custom Fields.