Wondering if Jira has a macro for automatic assignee?

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

What do you mean by macro?

Automatic assignee can be done by selecting "automatic" when creating an issue.  The rules are set on a project/component level

[Support Access 2 networks]

At the moment I've configured a post function in a workflow where it updates a parameter (Update Issue Custom Field) and under Custom Field Value I have the option to input a value and you can use macros. Attached is a screenshot of what I'm talking about. post_function.JPG

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

Ah, the function calls in the custom field post-function add-on.  No, the only functions available there are the listed ones.

[Steven F Behnke]

The Assign to Lead Developer will take the Component Lead value and assign it to them, allowing you to use the Component/s feature Nic mentioned but keep it on a Post-Function. I forget which Add-on adds that function.

[John Pfotzer]

1) To set an automatic assignee go to your workflow and go to operations and click on "edit".

2) in TEXT mode, go to the top and on the first step (example: OPEN), the very first word. Click on it

3) In this step, click on "CREATE" 

4) on the transition: create, you are going to set up a Post Function. Click on the Post Function tab.

5) click on "Add post function", click on "update issue field".

6) Issue field should be set at: Assignee, and in the field value search for the person or group you want to be auto assigned. Click "add"

DONE.

I hope these step by step instructions help you out.

welcome

John