Traffic Lights
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The "Traffic Lights" custom field provides a visually intuitive way to signal the status of tasks, issues, or projects at a glance. Just like traffic signals guide us on the road, this field employs a color-coded system for example to communicate the state of items within your Jira instance. Whether you're tracking task completion, monitoring project health, or simply want a more efficient way to communicate within your team, the "Traffic Lights" custom field is a versatile tool that adds clarity and simplicity to your Jira experience.
Create a Custom Field
In Jira
Step 1: Visit the Manage Apps Section
In the Jira menu bar select
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Step 2: Navigate to Awesome Custom Fields Settings
On the sidebar, click on
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Step 3: Create a New Custom Field And Select a Field Type
Click on “Create custom field” on the upper right.
Select a custom field type and click “Next”.
In Jira Service Management (JSM)
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Step 1: Switch to the Jira Service Management Tab and Chose the Request Type
Find the request type you want to add your custom field(s) to and click on
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Step 2: Configure Request View
Drag & drop your custom fields into the blue zones of the request form on the left.
Step 3: Configure Request Form
Switch to the
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Step 4: Add the Fields to The Issue View in Jira Configuration
In your projects settings find the tab
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Field Configuration
Step 1: Set a Name And Description
Provide a good name for the new custom field. Make it descriptive, concise, and easy to understand for others who will use it. Avoid using ambiguous or overly technical terms.
Step 2: Configure Your Custom Field
The traffic lights field allows you to choose from a pre-defined set of field sizes.
Step 2 (Optional): Enable Custom Labeling
Optional: If you want to set a custom label for each traffic light state you can do so by enabling the labeling option on the right.
Select Screens
Step 1: Select Screens For Your Custom Field
Associate the field to the appropriate screens. You must associate a field to a screen before it will be displayed.
New fields will be added to the end of a tab.
Preview
