How do I change the columns shown in a bulk edit?

[Randy Triezenberg]

I created a filter view for the default issue type Risk adding some custom fields as columns. I then successfully used the bulk edit feature from that filter view, and all of the columns I chose were visible.

I then created a different filter view for a custom issue type called Requirements and changed all of the columns in the filter view to show the custom fields for the new custom issue type. I successfully imported new issues and need to bulk edit them. However, when I go to the bulk edit screen from my Requirements filter view, all of the columns displayed are for the Risk issue type instead of the columns I set for the Requirements filter view. This makes it very difficult to know which Requirements issues I want to bulk edit.

How do I change the columns shown in the bulk edit screen so they reflect the columns in the new filter view?

[Walter Buggenhout · Accepted solution]

Hi @Randy Triezenberg and welcome to the Community!

As far as I know, bulk edit displays all fields that are editable for the issues in your field. It does not take into account what columns are displayed in a filter. So you can't influence that with your filter columns, I'm afraid.

Usually, when you start performing a bulk edit operation, you know in advance which fields you plan to edit. Last I did this, at the top there's a couple of system fields (like priority, fix versions, ... , and labels) and after that the list of custom fields come in, sorted alphabetically. With that in mind, you should be able to locate the fields you want to update - unless they are unsupported. In that case, they should be listed at the bottom, under "Unavailable actions".

Hope this helps!

[Randy Triezenberg]

I think a screenshot would help. I do see all of the fields when I get to Step 3 of 4: Operation details. My problem is with Step 1: Choose issues. I am not seeing the fields that I need to see in order to choose the issues I wish to update.

[Walter Buggenhout]

I am afraid that is not a configurable view, @Randy Triezenberg. But instead of trying to manually select certain issues in step 1 of the bulk change, why don't you adjust your filter beforehand so you only have to select all issues in step 1 of the update wizard instead? Over there, you have full control over what you see. 

[Randy Triezenberg]

Perfect, simple answer. Thank you.