Assign Current User to a custom Text Field (read only)

[Ryan B. Gonzales]

Hi,

I am trying to assign the current user to a custom Text Field (read-only) in my workflow by adding below in the post functions of my transition.

However, the result is different (see below).  The value of the current user becomes a hash value.

Actual Result:

Expected Result:

May I know if how can I achieve the expected result? Is there any other way to do this in a custom Text Field (read-only)?

Thank you.

[Matthias Gaiser _K15t_ · Accepted solution]

Hi @Ryan B. Gonzales ,

I‘d also recommend @Alex Koxaras _Relational_ solution.

But there’s also a way to solve your exact question. The „hash“ you‘re talking about is the Atlassian account ID for this user which uniquely identifies them across all Atlassian Cloud offerings.

Using Automation for Jira you can use user smart values to create a rule which copies the assignee into your custom text field and allows you to resolve the ID to a display name. The smart value for copying that would be {{issue.assignee.displayName}}

I hope you find your desired solution.

Cheers,
Matthias

[Ryan B. Gonzales]

Hi, @Matthias Gaiser _K15t_

It worked. Thank you so much for answering my question.

Best,

-Ryan

[Alex Koxaras _Relational_]

Hi @Ryan B. Gonzales 

Why you don't use a User Picker field and have in only on your view screen? This will make things easier for you.