{version-warn}JIRA 3.1.1 or earlier{version-warn}

h1. Field Layout Schemes in JIRA 3.x

This document describes creating field layout schemes per issue type per project in JIRA up to (but not including) version 3.2.

h2. Field Layout Schemes

Through the use of Field Layout Schemes, it is possible to configure the visible and required fields per issue type per project.

For example, the issue type *Bug* within project *A* could be associated with one field layout while the issue type *Improvement* also in project *A* could be associated with another field layout. Furthermore, the project default field layout (i.e. all issue types without an associated layout within a project) could be associated with yet another field layout.  In this way, each issue type can be associated with a configurable field layout for each project.

h2. System Field Layout Scheme

The *System Field Layout Scheme* governs the field layout for all issue types in all projects not associated with a specific field layout.

This field layout can be edited by navigating to the following *Administration* section:

*Administration \-> Issue Fields \-> Field Layout (System)*

The field layout is displayed and can be edited as required.

h2. Creating a Field Layout Scheme

In order to create a specific field layout association for an issue type within a project, it is necessary to create a field layout scheme:

*Administration \-> Issue Fields \-> Field Layout Schemes \-> Add Issue Field Scheme*

Once created, it is then possible to configure the field layout as required.

h2. Field Layout Association per Issue Type per Project

With a custom field layout, it is possible to associate the field layout with a particular issue type within a particular project.

By navigating to the *Project Administration* section:

*Administration \-> Project - > <Project Name>*

it is then possible to manage the field layout associations for that project by selecting the *Manage* link within the *Field Layout Schemes* table or within the project summary table. From here, it is possible to create a default field layout association for all unassigned issue types within the project or to create a field layout association with a specific issue type for the selected project.

The issue type specific association will overwrite the project default association.