Getting Time Data by Parent with Pivot Table

Owned by Iryna Komarnitska
Last updated: Aug 20, 2024 by Iryna Komarnitska
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📝 Context: Using the Pivot Table function in the Time in Status app, you can analyze the time spent on issues grouped by their Parent. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up a Pivot Table to get time data by parent issues.

📝 Context: Using the Pivot Table function in the Time in Status app, you can analyze the time spent on issues grouped by their Parent. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up a Pivot Table to get time data by parent issues.

🤔 User Problem: Users need a way to analyze the time spent on issues grouped by their parent issues or epics to gain insights into the progress and efficiency of larger projects or initiatives.

🤔 User Problem: Users need a way to analyze the time spent on issues grouped by their parent issues or epics to gain insights into the progress and efficiency of larger projects or initiatives.

You need to do the following steps:

  1. Open the Time in Status app.

  2.  Select a Pivot Table view.

  3. Then click the Fields button.

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  4. In the Field menu, you can customize data presentation by setting your custom fields for Rows, Columns, Report Filters.

  5. To get the Epic time in the issue field, drag and drop such fields:

  • Summary field → Rows,

  • Parent field→ Rows,

  • Key field → Rows,

  • Status field → Columns

  • Sum of Time field→  Values

As a result, you will get time data by Parent.

You can Export the customized report to Excel doc or PDF format.

📈 Outcomes:

  • Detailed Analysis: Get a detailed breakdown of the time spent on issues grouped by their parent issues or epics.

  • Customizable Reports: Tailor reports to specific needs by selecting different fields for rows, columns, and values.

  • Exportable Data: Export customized reports to Excel or PDF format for further analysis and sharing.

  • Improved Decision-Making: Use the insights gained from the Pivot Table to make informed decisions about project progress and resource allocation.

📈 Outcomes:

  • Detailed Analysis: Get a detailed breakdown of the time spent on issues grouped by their parent issues or epics.

  • Customizable Reports: Tailor reports to specific needs by selecting different fields for rows, columns, and values.

  • Exportable Data: Export customized reports to Excel or PDF format for further analysis and sharing.

  • Improved Decision-Making: Use the insights gained from the Pivot Table to make informed decisions about project progress and resource allocation.

If you need help or want to ask questions, please contact SaaSJet Support or email us at support@saasjet.atlassian.net

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