Changing bulk fields

Bulk changes allows you to simultaneously update field values in multiple items. See Updating Multiple Items.

1. Select the items to update on the list window. For example, if you need to change the priority for a set of issues, select the issues on the Issues list window.

Make sure you only select items you want to update. There is no undo available for bulk field changes.

2. Choose Activities > Bulk Changes. The menu name changes based on the selected item type.

The Bulk Changes dialog box opens.

3. Click the tab that includes the field types to update. For example, click the Reported by tab to update the Date Found field for a list of issues.

4. Make any changes. The available options depend on the field type.

• To set the field to a new value, select Set to value and enter a value.
• To add text to the beginning of a text field value, select Prepend and enter the text.
• To add text to the end of a text field value, select Append and enter the text.
• To replace a text field value, select Replace and enter the text to search for. Enter the replacement text in the With field.

If you are updating issues with multiple reported by records, and you are changing Reported By, Steps to Reproduce, or Computer Config values, select Apply changes to all records to change this information in all reported by records. If you do not select this option, only the first record is changed.

If you are changing Event values for any item type, select Apply to all events to change all item events. If you do not select this option, only the most recent event is updated.

5. Click OK.

You are prompted to confirm the changes.

6. Click Yes.

The items are updated.