Can we change the non-based-attribute "Workflow State" when a specific attribute value changes?
I have a set of work items that have a Boolean attribute called "Service Line Approval". I want to change the value of "Workflow State" (which is a non-based-attribute) to "resolve" if the "Service Line Approval" is checked and the work item state was "New" or "In Progress".
I can't do that using a "Calculated Value" script as I can't find a way to work with the non-based-attribute "Workflow State".
Is there another way to do that or anyway to work with such kind of information within attribute customization scripts?
One answer
No, you can not do that easily. The only way to do that i am aware of would be a server side work item save follow up action. There is no other way I am aware of. This would perform the transition automatically AFTER YOU SAVE.
See https://rsjazz.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/resolve-parent-if-all-children-are-resolved-participant/ for an example that does a state change after a save.