New Features:
As described in this earlier article, the new functionality includes:
New Sync Mode "Complete"
In this version, we’ve introduced a brand-new synchronization mode called "Complete." As the name states, this is the most complete sync mode available, meaning you can sync Tasks, Requirements, and Incidents bidirectionally between Jira and Spira, ensuring the data flow between the two platforms.
Option to Sync Epic/Story Hierarchy
You now have the option to synchronize the Epic/Story hierarchy into Spira Requirements, and vice versa.
This provides a clearer and more structured view of your project hierarchies across both Jira and Spira.
Automatic Mapping
When enabled, the Jira dataSync plugin will automatically map standard and custom properties, based on name matching, for all the non-mapped property values.
Support for Syncing Custom Fields Release Type
Version 8.0 now supports syncing custom fields of type "Release", allowing for more flexible data synchronization.
Mapping Multiple Jira Statuses to One Spira Status
For both Tasks and Requirements, you can now map multiple Jira statuses to a single Spira status, simplifying your workflow management.
Option to Not Sync Comments
Gain greater control over your data transfer with the new option to selectively exclude comments from the synchronization process.
Option to Not Sync some Jira Types
You can now choose to exclude specific Jira Types from synchronization, allowing for a more tailored data exchange.
Support for Attachment Sync on Updates
Attachments are now also synchronized during updates, ensuring all relevant files are consistently available in both Jira and Spira.
Bidirectional sync of Releases
Releases (versions in Jira) are now bi-directionally synced, even if they are not associated with any artifact or work item.
Rich Text Enhancements
We’ve made improvements to the rich text formatting of description fields for smoother and more accurate data transfer. Besides formatting improvements, you can now see embedded images syncing between the two systems, as well as references to embedded videos and files. A warning message is added when it’s not possible to sync a field bidirectionally.
Users can also use plain text bi-directional synching (if they prefer) using the new option ‘Use Plain Text’:
Support for Time Tracking fields
When enabled, the time logged against Requirements, Incidents, and Tasks will sync between the two systems
How Do I Get The New Version?
Depending on how you host your instance of Spira, you may have to download new plugins, or it may already be in place today:
- For Spira SaaS/cloud customers using the cloud sync: nothing needs to be done on your end, it is already live and in production.
- For customers using the desktop data sync, you will need to download:
- the latest desktop data sync
- the latest Jira Cloud plugin.
- For customers using the standalone data sync, you will need to download:
- the latest standalone data sync
- the latest Jira Cloud plugin.
- For on-premise customers:
- you will need a recent version of Spira (v8.10 or later) and
- you will need to download the latest Jira Cloud plugin from our website
For more information, please refer to the Jira Cloud integration guide in SpiraDocs.