SmartDraw makes it easy to add an Azure DevOps Work Item to your workspace.
You can also create new Work Items and update existing Work Items. Your data stays in sync and your team stays on the same page.
- Open the Azure DevOps Visualizer: clicking the + icon in the left bar -> select the Add Data Visualizer section -> choose Azure Devops.
- Choose Create New Work Item or Search for Existing Work Item
Creating a New Work Item
- Click Create New Work Item
- Choose your organization and project from the drop downs.
- Select the type of Work Item you want to add. You can choose from Bug, Epic, Features, Issue, Task, Test Case, and more.
- Assign it to a team member
- Set the priority
- Write a short summary of the item.
- Click OK to add a new Work Item shape to your work area.
Importing an Azure DevOps Work Item
- Click Search for Existing Work Items
- Specify the organization, project, and team using pre-filled drop-downs.
- Filter items by their status, type, and creation date. You can also filter your search by searching for a specific phrase or word in the title.
- Click Search to bring up a list of items that match your criteria.
- Check the boxes next to the Work Items you want to create shapes for and click OK to add them to your workspace.
SmartDraw will add a card for each Work Item selected. The card will contain the Work Item summary, assignee, and priority level. SmartDraw will also pull in all the relevant icons, a link to Azure DevOps for more information.
Update Work Items
- To update a selected Work Item click on Update Azure Devops Work Item in the SmartPanel to the left of your work area.
- You can edit the assignee, priority, and summary of the selected Work Item.