post function to update custom field of date picker to current date.

[Abhi]

Hello,

I want to use a post function to update a custom field "close date" of date type to "CURRENT DATE", when a transition is executed from done status to closed status.

I have attached the list of post functions available.

I can use only the below JWT plugin options , since we do not have script runner or Jmwe.

Thanks in advance

[Vicente Domínguez _Decadis AG_ · Accepted solution]

Hello @Abhi.

I am part of the Support Team of Decadis and I will gladly answer your question.

In order to update a Date Picker or a Date Time Picker field with the current date and time, you can use the Update or copy field values post function.

Select within the post function the Date Picker or Date Time Picker custom field of your choice that you need to update and set the value Copy field value from current issue and copy the field Current date and time in the pop-up window.

If you need more information, you can always take a look at our documentation or contact us via our Support Service Desk.

Best regards,

Vicente

[Abhi]

Hello @Vicente Domínguez _Decadis AG_ 

Yes this is working as expected I have used date and time logged in a transition.

Thankyou

Have a great day

[John Funk]

Hi @Abhi  - Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

I don't have the server version, but in cloud I can choose the Update Issue Field, select a field and then type in a value. It would look like this:

[Abhi]

Hello @John Funk 

Thankyou for your response.

I can choose update issue field , but i dont have an option to select custom field , Options to select I have is only for system fields.

as below:

[John Funk]

Ah, looks like Server version might not have that available. Is there a Set field option? Can you share all of the post functions that are available to you? 

[Abhi]

Hello @John Funk 

Here is the list of post functions

[John Funk]

Strange that Server wouldn't include that. Maybe try the last one on your list? Or 3rd from the bottom? 

[Abhi]

Yes I tried @John Funk Thankyou.

[Kedar Kanel]

Hi , @John Funk I want the date to be set to current date only if the field is empty. Is there any alternative to writing the post function script for this functionality?

[John Funk]

Hi @Kedar Kanel  - I usually do that with two different transitions - one with a condition that the field is empty and one where it is not empty. Then add you Post function above to the appropriate transition.