Calculating a percentage of a value and assign to a field

[Madar_ Andrew]

I want to add two fields together and multiply it by 20% but it's not working.

Is this correct syntax?

{{issue.customfield1.plus(issue.customefield2).multiply(.2)}}

[Trudy Claspill · Accepted solution]

Hello @Madar_ Andrew 

What is the context where you are using this? Is it an Automation Rule? If so, please show us the complete Automation Rule and the details of the step where you are trying to use that syntax.

[Madar_ Andrew]

Hi Trudy, I am using the edit field

Is my syntax correct to use multiply for a decimal point in parans?

[Trudy Claspill]

When I used (.2) I got an error in the Audit Log for the rule. Do you get an error in the log?

When I used (0.2) I did not get the error, and I got the correct value.

[Madar_ Andrew]

okay, that's good to know.  I did get an error when I used (.2) initially.  Before I read your response, I changed it to (0.2) but have not checked it yet.  I guess it requires #.# for decimals?

[Madar_ Andrew]

I just checked it and it is working now with (0.2) format.  Thank you!!!

[Trudy Claspill]

I'm glad I could help you.

I don't see any statement in the documentation that decimal numbers require a leading zero.

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