Traffic Lights
AVAILABLE FOR JIRA AVAILABLE FOR JSM
SIGNAL INDICATORS STATUS LIGHTS SEMAPHORE FLAGS
PRIORITIZATION
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 APPS and MANAGE YOUR APPS.
Step 2: Navigate to Awesome Custom Fields Settings
On the sidebar, click on AWESOME CUSTOM FIELDS. This brings you to the Awesome Custom Field overview.
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)
Before you can add a custom field for Jira Service Management (JSM) projects, you first need to setup the custom field (see section above).
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 EDIT FIELDS.
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 FORM tab and drag & drop your custom fields into the blue zones of the request form on the left.
Step 4: Add the Fields to The Issue View in Jira Configuration
In your projects settings find the tab REQUEST TYPES. Chose the request type you added the custom fields to and drag & drop your custom fields to your desired position.
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 3 (Optional): Enable Custom Labeling
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.
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