In every system function in which two or more items are available to evaluate the expression, the $ symbol can be used to denote the secondary name space (source of fields). The following table shows the system functions in which a $ symbol can be used, and the primary and secondary sources.
System function | User interface | Primary name space | Secondary ($) name space |
---|---|---|---|
Create |
Field to Assign |
Newly created |
Existing (creator) |
Expressions |
Existing (creator) |
Newly created |
|
WaitForCondition |
Field to assign |
Waiting |
Waited-for |
Expressions |
Waited-for |
Waiting |
For example, in the Create system function, you can assign a starting value to a data field in the newly created work item.
You can also assign a value to a data field in the existing work item.