Getting Started with Canvas for JIRA

Easy-to-use Canvas boards let you visually organize any project in Jira.

Project issues can be organized as cards - simply drag them to transition, change priorities, reschedule, or assign.

You can easily combine one or more different projects into a board to view issues (as long as you have access to each of the projects).

A typical use is by a user who does not have permission to create project boards in Jira, they can instead create their own Canvas Board to keep track of issues across multiple projects.

Getting Started

Opening Canvas

In cloud, server or data center, to begin using Comala Canvas for Jira

select Canvas from your JIRA Dashboard

Configuring Canvas

A global administrator can configure the default settings for Comala Canvas boards by choosing Configure in the Comala Canvas Manage Apps screen.

A board can be configured to

load a maximum number of issues (load threshold)
filters to use for Rows/Columns
issue types and color scheme

A non-admin user has no access to these global configuration settings.

Further information: Comala Canvas Administration Configuration.

Using the Canvas Picker

Use the Canvas Picker to select existing projects or filters to get started in Canvas.

All existing issues within your chosen project or favourite filter will then display on a Canvas board.

Opening Canvas in a project

If you are already in a project, you can select Boards option from the JIRA sidebar.

Creating and populating your Canvas board

Once you have added a board you can

set the board layout including Columns/Rows and filters for issues to be added
work with issues on the board - move issues and view issue dependencies and information
use the board in Plan Mode to manage your backlog and sprint, release, and component planning

Saving and sharing your Canvas board

Use the ellipsis menu when viewing your board to save your board for later.

To save, simply add a unique name for your board.

Choose Save.

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