Getting started

Created by Marcin Żurawiecki
Last updated: Aug 23, 2021

Empower the transparency of the issue view and display related issues in custom panels

Overview

Jira Custom Related Columns (JCRC) is a Jira app designed to extend the capabilities of standard Jira issue panels (Sub-Tasks, Issues in epic, Issue Links) for improved visibility. It provides a custom field displayed on the issue view as a custom panel with configurable columns.

Installation

Permission required

Remember that in order to carry out the steps described below and install JCRC you have to be a Jira administrator.

From Jira

  1. Click the Administration cog icon and select Manage apps

  2. Click Find new apps

  3. Search for JCRC Jira Custom Related Columns

  4. Click the Free trial or Buy now button

  5. Click the Accept & Install button

From Atlassian Marketplace

  1. Go to JCRC Jira Custom Related Columns page on the Atlassian Marketplace

  2. Click the Try it free or Buy it now button

  3. Click the Start free trial or Buy it now button depending on the previous selection

Add custom panels

Permission required

Remember that in order to carry out the steps described below and install JCRC you have to be a Jira administrator.

In order to add a custom panel to your issue view follow the steps below:

  1. Click the Administration cog icon and select Issues

  2. Click Custom fields in the sidebar menu

  3. Click the Add custom field button

  4. Click All or Advanced in the sidebar menu

  5. Select [JCRC] - Jira Custom Related Columns and click the Next button

  6. Enter the Name of the custom field (the name of the field is not relevant as it will not be displayed) and click the Next button

  7. Select issue types and projects to configure the context of the custom field

  8. Click the Create button

  9. Select applicable screens and click the Update button

  10. Click the … icon from the Actions column of the previously created custom field and select Configure

  11. Click the Edit Customized Columns link

  12. Select the panels to be visible as custom in the Custom panels field

  13. In the Columns section, add custom columns that will be displayed by the custom panel

  14. Click the Save button

Next steps

Wondering what to do now? You can explore the rest of the documentation to find out what JCRC has to offer and take advantage of it. However, if you want to hop into action right away, just do it! JCRC is straightforward and user-friendly, so you can experiment on your own.

If it happens that you need our assistance at any step of your journey with JCRC, just get in touch through our support portal or write a message at support@mintyminds.com.