JIRA allows to add optional fields called custom fields. You can choose between Standard and Advanced types while creating one. SLA PowerBox plugin extends range of Advanced type.
Adding SLA PowerBox Metric using the Add Custom Field button
- Log in as a user with the JIRA Administrators global permission.
Choose
> Issues. Select Fields > Custom Fields to open the Custom Fields page.
Tip: Use Keyboard shortcut: g + g + start typing custom fields - Click the Add Custom Field button. Dialog displays the Standard choices for custom fields by default. Click on the Advanced option in the left navigation to search for SLA PowerBox Metric.
- Select SLA PowerBox Metric by clicking on it and confirm your choice with Next button
- Configure the selection criteria for your field by adding the Name for a chosen Secure Field and optionally its description Tip: The Field Name will appear as the custom field's title in both entering and retrieving information on issues, whereas the Field Description is displayed beneath the data entry field when entering new issues and editing existing issues, but not when browsing issues.
- Confirm the whole process by clicking Create button
- After that you will be redirected to the Screens tab, where you will be asked to associate your newly created SLA Metric field with the appropriate screen in which you want it to be displayed.
You will be able now to find your SLA Metric listed in Fields > Custom Field