Parent/ Subtask - automation rule. How to ?

[Nikita Simanenkov]

Hi guys,

while setting up new project I encountered a difficulty with creating an automation rule. Please help /advice if you can.

Rule should do following :

When subtask is moved to status "X"

Then parent issue is moved to status "X" and it copy the value of subtask fields "a","b","c" to parent fields "a","b","c". 

Is this even possible ? 

Thank you in advanced ! 

[Mark Segall]

Hi @Nikita Simanenkov 

Yes this is possible:

• TRIGGER: Issue Transitioned
• CONDITION: Issue Type = Sub-Task
• BRANCH: Parent
  • CONDITION: Status = <the status your parent issue should be in before transitioning to make sure this rule won't error>
  • ACTION: Transition Issue
  • ACTION: Edit Issue
    • Set desired fields and use the ellipses on the right for each and select Copy from...