This page describes how you can transfer Table Grid Editor custom field data and configuration into Table Grid Next Generation custom field.
The reason we are switching to Table Grid Next Generation is technical. Table Grid Editor development started in 2011 using frameworks and components which are not supported anymore.
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Table Grid Migration Tool is not Data Center compatible. |
Table Grid Next Generation is an alternative whose functionalities overlap 80% of those of Table Grid Editor's. It is based on recent technology. We've designed the user interface for intuitive configuration. The add-on is compatible with Jira Cloud and Service Desk.
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Introduction to the Table Grid Migration Tool
Table Grid Migration Tool is an extension for the Table Grid Next Generation application. It helps you migrate grid configuration and data from Table Grid Editor custom field to Table Grid Next Generation. You can download the tool as a separate Jira Server app.
It's a simple tool with an intuitive interface. You need to select the Table Grid Editor custom field you want to migrate. Then validate the grid data and run the migration process. A new Table Grid Next Generation custom field will be created. The field will include the following data from the Table Grid Editor custom field:
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- Formulas won't be migrated.
Formula results will be transferred into the new grid. The column type would be the same as the type of results data. - Data sources
- Dynamic list with SQL queries inside
- Driving Tables
- Grid initialization properties
- Multi Cascading Select custom field
- Table Grid Reader custom field
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