how to sum points value

[Carolina SILVA]

hello

as per the below screenshot, I have 2 fields for points:

- points: are the workdays for DEV

- QA points: are for QA team workdays

I would like to see a total point field where it can display the sum-up of the 2 points fields

=> I will be able to better see total estimated days of work 

How can I do that (I am on JIRA Cloud)

thanks 

[Flavien Gache]

Hi. You can use Automation for Jira to do that.

Use the trigger Field value change on Points and QA Points.

Then use the action edit issue field on Story points (or another variable of your choice) :

{{#=}}{{issue.Points|0}}+{{issue.QA Points|0}}

That should do the trick.

Let me know if it helped.

[Carolina SILVA]

Hello Flavien, thanks for you quick answer, but I'm new in administrating JIRA and I do not understand how to use 'trigger field value change' can you please share a screenshot? I'm lost

Thanks 

[Flavien Gache]

Once you start to create your rule, and once you have set a trigger, you can add a "new action". Here you can select the "Edit issue option".

Let me know if you succeeded i can help you ;)

[Carolina SILVA]

Do not have that screen :-(

I'm on cloud 

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @Carolina SILVA 

Here is some documentation to help you a bit.

If you do not yet have your Total Points field, you will need to add one:

https://support.atlassian.com/jira-cloud-administration/docs/create-a-custom-field/

Here is some how-to and examples for automation rules:

https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/automate-your-jira-cloud-processes-and-workflows/

Best regards,

Bill

[Flavien Gache]

Hi Carolina. Do you still have trouble building your automation ?

If you struggle finding the automation module, go to your project settings and click on Automation (the third tab on the list).

[Carolina SILVA]

Thanks Flavien

I found Automation module, I'm now trying to create one rule. I followed your descrition but maybe did not get it properly, so it failed. I'll read the full automation doc to better understand how it works and then I'll retry it. 

[Flavien Gache]

Ok so if your rule fail, you can share the audit log to understand better the problem, it is here : 

Don't hesitate i can help you untangle this ^^