Setting a custom field in Jira automation

[Ragvi Ttpt]

Hi,

I have a custom field called "Checked By" which is a single select drop down list. I want to set this field when a user triggers a certain transition. It should be assigned the name of the user who triggered the transition. I am using Jira automation to accomplish this. For some reason I am unable to capture/assign the "User who triggered event" value to this custom field, though this is not a problem when trying to set this to an Assignee. I am pretty sure this has something to do with the Data Type. I can't figure the right smart value for this value either. Had no luck when I tried to implement this as a Post-Function in the WorkFlow.

[Bill Sheboy · Accepted solution]

Hi @Ragvi Ttpt 

The smart value you want is the {{initiator}}, and specifically you may need {{initiator.accountId}}

Try both to see what happens when setting your field.

Best regards,

Bill

[Ragvi Ttpt]

Awesome, thanks much. 

[Ragvi Ttpt]

{{initiator.displayName}} did the trick.