Custom fields
Organization admins can add custom fields that are unique to their organization. Custom fields can be similar to predefined fields, or they can be multi-select, URL, calculated, rollup, and item of type fields.
To find a field, search using the field name because they aren't indexed.
You can add a custom field of these types:
Type | Details |
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Item of Type | Create a new pick list field that is populated by a list of existing items in the current project that are the specified item type. In this manner, users can reference items of another type. Only one item can be selected in an Item of Type pick list. |
Flag | Flag fields are displayed as checkboxes to those working with the item type. By default, all flags are labeled No (false). |
Integer | Allows only whole number positive numerals. |
Release | Each pick list is populated by the list of releases created within each project. Some item types are configured with a release field by default. If the release field is removed from the item type, it's available in the predefined field list. |
Pick List | A set of specific values that can be entered in a field. |
Float | Use float fields to accurately capture numeric values. The float field follows IEEE 754. These fields can be positive or negative. |
Multi-select pick list | Allows the user to select multiple values in a pick list. |
URL | Similar to a regular text box, a URL field performs some minor validation of text entered in the field to check that it’s a URL and displays the text as a link when submitted. |
Text field | Holds plain text strings with no line breaks. If line breaks are required, use the Text box field. |
Text box | Holds more data than a typical Text field in plain text or rich text, Can include line breaks and have a template applied to it. |
Rollup | Shows progress on downstream items without having to open each downstream item. You can opt to open a filter with any downstream items included in the rollup calculation. Progress on the downstream item is tracked by a pick list (often a Status pick list). Indicate the downstream item type, the pick list field on that downstream item type, and the pick list value that shows that progress is complete. |
Calculated fields* | Allows admins to configure automated calculations using addition, multiplication, average, Weighted Shortest Job First (Scaled Agile prioritization model), and simple logic (2D lookup matrix). You can add calculated field results to the List View and use them for sorting and filtering. You must select the following options:
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* American or British-style decimals must be used in the fields where the calculations are derived. Otherwise, errors occur. If a calculation is based on a related item, the calculated field isn’t update until the item containing the calculated field is edited.