How to import a field configuration into your own Elements Connect configuration

Let's take the example of the field configuration provided on the following page: Local Jira - Similar issues

Here's how to import this file into your own Elements Connect configuration:

  • First, right click on the file and click on "Save link as" to save it to your computer



  • Then, go to the Elements Connect administration page and create a new field:


  • Edit the previously created Connect field:



  • Among the three available options, choose "IMPORT an external configuration":



  • Select the datasource mentioned in the documentation. In our case, it's Jira issues (JQL). Then select the previously downloaded JSON file:



  • Your Connect field is now correctly configured!
    Just click on Save to confirm the changes made.