Update custom field with post function

[Nischal Sharma]

I have a custom field called due date. I want to auto-fill it to 2 weeks from the date the issue is transitioned to a particular status. Is this possible? 

[Tarun Sapra · Accepted solution]

Hello @Nischal Sharma 

You need add-ons for implementing this feature. You can use Automation, Script runner or Power scripts or JSU. Multiple options are available.

I personally use Script runner quite a lot and if you use Script runner then here is an example explaining exactly what you need to do.

https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Jira-Core-questions/Automatically-Set-Due-Date/qaq-p/240779

issue.setDueDate(new Timestamp((new Date() + 14).time))

Here 14 is the number of days i.e. 2 weeks.

[Nischal Sharma]

Thanks.

[Jack Brickey · Accepted solution]

As Tanya eluded, you would need an addon to perform the ‘calculation’ portion of you requirement.

[Nischal Sharma]

Thanks

[Tanya Gordon · Accepted solution]

Hi Nischal,

Yes, this is possible using a post function. You should edit the workflow and add this on the relevant transition. 

I guess to implement this kind of calculation you would need to use script runner abilities and write a script that will implement this requirement.

If you need any assistance with that you are welcome to PM me 😊

Cheers,

Tanya

[Nischal Sharma]

Thanks!