How "update_from_issue_key" is supposed to work

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Hi all,
I’m trying to understand how “update_from_issue_key” is supposed to work. My understanding is that it would give the possibility de retrieve data (fields, whatever…) from another issue in the “hierarchy”. Do I need set a specific issue key to make it works?

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Hi @dword,

Your understanding of what update_from_issue_key does is correct - it can pass field values from a higher level issue, e.g., Epic, down to its Stories. Instead of specifying specific issue keys, you specify a predefined level or an issue link field defined in eazyBI. You can see an example on our documentation page - JavaScript calculated custom fields.

Another use for this parameter is within defining additional hierarchies in the Issue dimension. There, defining an issue link, the update_from_issue_key points to the next level beneath the one you specify. See examples here - Additional Issue hierarchies.

Best,
Roberts // support@eazybi.com

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I’m trying to use the update_from_issue_key but it doesn’t seem to affect the info that gets extracted. I have it equal to the customfield that represents the epic link but it only gives me info from the current issue instead of it’s epic link. Does the javascript code have to be in advanced settings or can I move it to the javascript code box?