while adding workflow the default state will be opened but i want to modify the state to drafting

[Vigneshwaran]

i want to create a new workflow for bug , while adding the new workflow the default state will be opened , i want to modify the state to drafting. if i modified in the bug workflow  state opened to drafting state its affecting my existing workflow too.

[Mohammed Aamer Khan · Accepted solution]

Hi Vignesh,

It sounds like you're encountering an issue where modifying the state in the bug workflow is affecting your existing workflow as well. To avoid this unintended impact on your existing workflow, you need to create a separate workflow for bugs rather than modifying the existing workflow. Here's how you can do it:

1. Duplicate the Existing Workflow (If similar workflow is needed with minimal change):
   • If you want the bug workflow to have similarities to your existing workflow, consider duplicating the existing workflow first. This way, you'll have a separate copy to work with for the bug workflow.
   • Configure the necessary changes such as changing initial workflow status from "Opened" to "Drafting".

2. Associate the Bug Workflow with Bug Issue Type:

• Navigate to "Project settings" > "Workflows".
• Click on add New workflow.
• Find the "Bug" issue type and associate it with the duplicated bug workflow you've created.

3. Associate the Existing Workflow with Other Issue Types:

• Make sure that the other issue types in your project are still associated with your existing workflow.

By following these steps, you will have a separate workflow for bugs that won't impact your existing workflow for other issue types.

Regards,

Aamer

[Vigneshwaran]

@Marc - Devoteam @Mohammed Aamer Khan @Sanjog Sigdel  Thanks for the explanation. its working now .. 

[Marc - Devoteam · Accepted solution]

Hi @Vigneshwaran 

You need to create a new state and add the create transition to the new state.

Some information.

If you rename a  state, this will effect all workflows where you use the state.

In cloud there are 2 options of projects

• Team managed, it will effect the workflow in the project.
• Company Managed all workflows using the same status will be affected on a name change

[Sanjog Sigdel]

@Mohammed Aamer Khan Detailed answer is crystal clear for implementation.

@Vigneshwaran Hope it has solved your problem already.