JQL Advanced Select fields can be searched using its Value Pattern (which is the issuekey) or the View Pattern (that you set through the configuration screen)
JQL Issue Select app provides two Search Template options for JQL Advanced Select field.
Value Pattern Searcher (Default)
Indexes the field using the value pattern which is the issuekey.
You can then search issues with queries like:
project = PMP and "JQL Advanced Dropdown" = ABC-123
View Pattern Searcher
Indexes the field using the view pattern that is set in the field configuration.
For ex: If your View Pattern is "{issue.key} - {issue.summary}", then you can search issues with queries like:
project = PMP and "JQL Advanced Dropdown" ~ "some_text_in_summary"
Be careful when using View Pattern Searcher
Your host issue (the issue that has the JQL Advanced Field on it) is indexed whenever you update your host issue or your Jira admin triggers a system/project wide reindex.
If values of fields you use in your View Pattern changes for your selected issues after you update your host issue, those changes will not be reflected to your search indexes until your host issue is indexed again.
Selecting a Search Template
In order to select a search template for your JQL Advanced Select field:
- Go to "Administration >> Issues >> Custom Fields".
- Find the JQL Advanced Select custom field that you want to configure.
- Select the "Edit" menu item in the cog menu next to the field.
- Select the Search Template you want to use.
- Click Update.
