How to clear a custom field when an issue is edited and updated

[Shirley He]

I've been given the following request:

"When the user changes any of the fields using the edit operation, a specific custom field's checkboxes have to be reset."

I'm having trouble figuring out how to implement this since editing an issue is not a transition. I think this is something that would need to be done in behaviours but I can't figure out how I would go about coding it. Any tips and advice would be appreciated! 

[Joe Pitt · Accepted solution]

When you say 'any of the fields' I presume that means any other then the specific custom field? I think you're looking for a listener. I don't have experience coding them, but their purpose is to 'listen' for activity and take action. 

[Shirley He]

Hi Joe, thanks for the answer! You're right, it seems to be something that is done with listeners. I've looked into it and I know exactly what needs to be done now. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction :)!