Search filters that use an issue link type
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Summary
When updating an issue link type, the change is not cascaded to filters that use the issue link type.
This KB is for DB queries that search filters that make use of a specific issue link type.
Solution
Issue linktypes have an inward and outward link. You can verify this in the description of the link type as explained in Documentation on Configuring issue linking.
The examples below are for the "Dependent" Issue Link:
Inward:
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select * from searchrequest where reqcontent like '%issueLinkType%is a dependent of%';Outward:
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select * from searchrequest where reqcontent like '%issueLinkType%depends on%';Was this helpful?