Validate format of fields on edit screens

[Mary Mark]

I have a postal code field and a phone number field that only exists on the jira edit screens of an issue type. 

I would like to use regex expression to validate the format of postal code: A1A 1A1 and phone number is: (123) 456-7890

if do not match prompt error to correct format.

is this possible on edit screens (there is no transition screen and the fields do not exist on the create screen)

[Lisa Forstberg]

Hi @Mary Mark ,

If you have the scriptrunner addon it allows you to set up a behaviour that reg-exes a field on the edit screen.

Here is another article where they found a solution that you are looking for I believe: https://community.atlassian.com/t5/App-Central-questions/Use-Behaviour-to-enforce-regex-on-text-custom-field/qaq-p/1482978

best regards

Lisa

[Mary Mark]

Thanks for the find @Lisa Forstberg 
I’m wondering does the script apply to all text fields or specific custom fields. I’m not sure where in the script to specify the custom field name or id? 

[Lisa Forstberg]

Hi Mary! Do you have the scriptrunner addon? I would recommend using the tutorials on their documentation site to get going.

https://docs.adaptavist.com/sr4js/latest/features/behaviours

best of luck

/Lisa

[Mary Mark]

Hi Lisa,

I tried for postal code this:

def field = getFieldById(getFieldChanged())
def val = field.getValue() as String

if (!val.matches("^[A-Za-z]\d[A-Za-z] \d[A-Za-z]\d$")) {
field.setError("postal code must be A1A 1A1.")
} else {
field.clearError()
}      

but still doesn't work. It shows a little warning and error on ^ --> If (!val.matches line