Azure DevOps Extension: Multiline to Single Line Field Copier

Author: DAVID PAZ

ndpaz7@yahoo.com

Overview

This Azure DevOps extension simplifies the process of copying text from a multiline field into a single line field within Work Items. Its primary purpose is to enable better integration with Analytics Views, ensuring that all content from a multiline field appears correctly in the reporting layer.

Key Features

Automatically copies content from a specified multiline field to a designated single line field.
Supports updates on Work Item changes, ensuring data consistency.
Helps integrate multiline field data into Azure DevOps Analytics Views, improving reporting capabilities.

Use Case

Analytics Views in Azure DevOps do not natively support multiline fields, which can limit reporting capabilities. By using this extension, you can ensure that critical data from multiline fields is available in single line fields, making it fully visible and accessible in Analytics Views for dashboards and reports.

Installation

Download and install the extension from the Azure DevOps Marketplace.
Add the extension to your Azure DevOps project.

Configuration

Navigate to your project settings in Azure DevOps.
Configure the extension by specifying:
- The source multiline field.
- The target single line field.

How It Works

On Work Item creation or update, the extension automatically copies the content from the specified multiline field to the single line field.
The single line field content can then be used seamlessly in Analytics Views for reporting and visualization.

Benefits

Improved Reporting: Ensure all critical data is accessible in Analytics Views.
Data Consistency: Automatically sync multiline field data with a single line field.
Easy to Use: Quick setup and seamless operation within Azure DevOps.

Limitations

Only works with Work Items that include both the specified multiline and single line fields.

Support

If you encounter issues or have feature requests, please reach out through the issue tracker or contact us at ndpaz7@yahoo.com.

Thank you for using the Multiline to Single Line Field Copier! Your feedback is invaluable to us.