Now that we have seen how to create new field configurations, it is time for us to take a closer look at the different configuration options. Firstly, just a quick recap—each field configuration includes all the fields available in Jira, and its behavior is defined relevant to each field configuration. We will then associate it with a field configuration scheme, which will determine when a field configuration will become active for a given issue.
Perform the following steps to access field configuration options:
- Browse to the View Field Configurations page.
- Click on the Configure link for the field configuration you wish to configure. This will take you to the View Field Configuration page.
On this page, all the fields and their current configuration options that are currently set for the selected field configuration are listed:
As you can see, there are several options you can configure for each field, and depending on the field type, the options may vary. While we will be looking at each of the options, it is important to note that some options will override each other. This is Jira trying to protect you from accidentally creating a configuration combination that will break your system. For example, if a field is set to both hidden and required, your users will not be able to create or edit issues, so Jira will not allow you to set a field to REQUIRED if you have already set it to hidden.