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TFS 2017 vNext Build: Customize fields on bugs created on build failure

I am creating task-based builds in TFS 2017. The builds have an option (under the 'Options' tab) to create a Bug automatically when the build fails.

When the build fails and a Bug is created, the bug says it was created by me. I assume this is because I am the one who set up the build definition. However, I am not usually the person who kicks off the build, nor do I check in code for this project. I would like to change the default "Created By" value to either a team member who is responsible for fixing broken builds, or a generic value like "DevBuild".

The "Create Work Item on Failure" area has an "Additional fields" section that I wonder if I could use for this, but I'm having trouble working out if that's what it's for and how it might be used.

The help prompt reads:

Additional fields to set when creating the Work Item.

For example, "System.Title" = "Build $(build.buildNumber) failed" will format the Work Item title, and "System.Reason" = "Build failure" will set the reason.

So I tried this, but to no avail.

Create work item on failure screenshot

Is there an option for changing the Created By field? Is there a list of possible field values I could use here to change other parts of the bug?

Solution

  • Your setting is correct. Once you add System.CreatedBy field, the value of Created By field will be reset.

    You could run a query and select Created By column to check the values:

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