why no "fixed_in_build" field

atomoid · Post by **atomoid** » 07 Sep 2005, 20:30

Mantis has the following fields for the reporter to enter data:
Product Version [for example "2.0.1" to reflect an SR1 release]
Product Build [for example "000120" to reflect the build number]

great, yet when a bug gets fixed, there is only:
Fixed in Version [for example "2.0.2" to reflect an SR2 release]

but... there is no corresponding place to enter build number that its fixed in!
Why is there not a:
Fixed in Build [for example "000123" to reflect the build number]

So, i added a custom field to take care of this, why was this obvious field left out, im sure the developers did not merely forgot to add it?

eilifmk · Post by **eilifmk** » 13 Oct 2005, 08:34

I agree. This is very high on my wishlist.

- eilif

Narcissus · Post by **Narcissus** » 13 Oct 2005, 12:27

I also agree and have implemented a fair amount of functionality around this feature (dropdowns instead of free-text for the 'found in build' with this list and the 'fixed in build' custom field helping to populate each other).

My code also affects the changelog if necessary. I made a proposal to the dev list during 1.0 alpha but didn't hear anything back (although I do know that there were email problems at the time, anyway). I wouldn't want to add this change right now (during the RC stage) but will try again after release...