This template displays a list of names of all files attached to the current work item.
If there is nothing to display, the result will be “None”.
Configuration
To use the Attachment filenames template, simply select it from the template grid. Filter by Attachment to find it faster.
Parameters
This template does not require any additional parameter configuration.
Expert mode
If you switch to Expert mode you can see the formula field in the Expression Parser. You can now tweak the expression to create a custom formula field based on this template.
Expression
General expression:
%{issue.attachments}
Details
1. What does the expression do?
The expression displays a list of the names of all files attached to the current work item. If there are no attachments, it will show “None”.
2. Step-by-step breakdown
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%{issue.attachments}: This refers to the attachment names in the current work item.
So, %{issue.attachments} means: "Show me the names of all files attached to this work item."
3. Examples
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If a work item has three files attached—"design.pdf", "requirements.docx", and "logo.png"—the expression will display:
design.pdf, requirements.docx, logo.png -
If there are no attachments, it will display:
None
4. Real-life use cases
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Project documentation: Quickly see which files are attached to a work item, such as specifications, images, or reports.
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Team collaboration: Ensure all necessary documents are present before moving a work item to the next stage.