Set an existing Epic as the Parent of a new story created

[WB]

Hi there,

I have an existing automation that will create a new story and link it to an existing Epic using "Epic Link".
I am now trying to do the same using the Parent field but I can't find the Epic name to choose from the dropdown options.
Appreciate any help on how I can do that. Thanks.

[Mayuresh Kamble]

Hi @WB ,

Try to use this in the Additional fields section of the automation under More options:-

{
    "fields": {
        "Epic Link": "<EPIC KEY>"
    }
}

 Regards,
Mayuresh

[WB]

Hi @Mayuresh Kamble ,

The field that I wanted to set is Parent.... so I tried the suggested method for the Parent field instead as below.
{

"fields": {

"Parent": "<EPIC KEY>"
      }

}
I encountered the error message "Error while parsing additional fields. Not valid JSON."

[Mayuresh Kamble]

Hi @WB ,

Please use the "Epic Link" field it will populate the Parent field automatically.

[WB]

Hi @Mayuresh Kamble ,

I am currently using the "Epic Link" field. Thanks.

[Mayuresh Kamble]

Ok great!, Please accept the answer if it helped you.

[WB]

Hi @Mayuresh Kamble ,

The current automation is using "Epic Link" field already i.e. there is no change.
I was trying to use "Parent" field instead as it is the field to replace "Epic Link".

Thanks very much for the suggestions

[John Funk]

Hi WB,

You can't connect using the Epic Name, you will need to use the Key of the Epic for the Parent field value. 

[WB]

Hi @John Funk ,

How can I see the Key of the Epic? I can only see the fields below. 

[John Funk]

You should be able to use Parent.