Variables
Here you can find an information about variables usage in your templates.
This instruction is applicable to Easy Templates for Cloud only.
What is Variable?
Variable is a specific container which value can be defined during the Jira issue creation from the saved Template.
Variables may drastically simplify working with the templates and adding necessary information on-the-go.
Most Popular use cases:
adding names of employees during onboarding/offboarding processes to the Jira issue summary, description
adding release version number
location
etc.
Available formats
Currently, we support only text/number variables. No dropdown/selection.
Valid variable format: <<variable name>>
Beware that the following formats are not valid: [%name%], {{name}}, {$name}
How to Save Template with Variable
Create Jira issue
Add variable, e.g.
<<Employee Name>>
You can add the same variable into summary/description of related sub-tasks or child issues
3. Save the Template
How to fill Variable and Create Jira issue from Template
Navigate to Apps → Templates, or use left side bar “Templates” link, or double press “x” button on your keyboard
Templates selection dialog would appear
Choose the relevant template and fill in variable data
Click “Create”
All variables would be populated with entered value in parent and child issues
A new issue created with filled variable
You can easily add multiple variables to your Jira issue(s) template!