Set field default value (Cloud)

In Jira, it's possible to set default values for your fields. In Cloud instances, however, this operation is a bit trickier due to the rendering issues related to the custom field type of Multi-Level Cascading Select, not fully supported on any screen.

To set a default value, these are the steps you need to follow:

1. Get the value of the options you want to set as default.

   1. In the MLCS Cloud app, right-click on a single option and click “inspect”.

   2. Find the <li> element and copy its id:

      

2. Go to the “Edit default value” page.

   

3. In the text area where you’re asked to provide the default values, paste the following:

   {
       "lv0": {
           "label": "1",
           "value": "8c371a3c6af7"
       }, 
       "lv1": {
           "label": "1.2", 
           "value": "06fe711b8ba8"
       }
   }

   1. lv(n) represents the level of the option, starting from 0 for root options. Each child option increments the level by one, indicating its position in the hierarchy. There is no limit to the levels of options you can set as default value.

   2. Label is the name of your option. Change it accordingly.

   3. Value is the option ID that you have retrieved in point 1. Update the value with the ID.

4. Click “Set default“.