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GreenHopper allows you to add new versions directly from GreenHopper, and click straight through to JIRA to manage existing versions.

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Managing a Version

GreenHopper gives you a convenient link through to the relevant JIRA administration page, allow you to edit versions, merge versions, delete versions and more. For details, see the JIRA documentation on Managing Versions.

To manage your existing Versions,

  1. Log into JIRA.
  2. Click the 'Agile' menu in the top navigation bar and select 'Planning Board' from the dropdown that displays. The 'Planning Board' will display.
  3. Click the 'Manage' link at the top of the right-hand panel. You will be forwarded to the JIRA 'Manage Versions' page.

Adding a Version

GreenHopper allows you to create a new JIRA version without leaving the GreenHopper Planning Board.

To add one or more new Versions,

  1. Log into JIRA.
  2. Click the 'Agile' menu in the top navigation bar and select 'Planning Board' from the dropdown that displays. The 'Planning Board' will display.
  3. Click the 'Add' link at the top of the right-hand panel. The 'Add Version' window will display (see screenshot below). Complete the fields as follows:
    • 'Version name' — Enter a short name for your new version. For details, see the JIRA documentation on Adding a Version.
    • 'Master' (optional) — Enter the 'master' (or parent) version for your new version. For details, see the GreenHopper documentation on Setting Up a Version Hierarchy.
    • 'Start date' (optional) — Enter the planned start date for your new version.
    • 'Release date' (optional) — Enter the planned date of release for your new version. For details, see the JIRA documentation on Adding a Version.
    • 'Description' (optional) — Enter a longer description for your new version. For details, see the JIRA documentation on Adding a Version.
  4. Either:
    • Click the 'Create' button to save your new version and keep the 'Add Version' window open so that you can add another version; or
    • Click the 'Create and Close' button to save your new version and close the 'Add Version' window

Screenshot: Adding a new version in GreenHopper





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