Computed Field Dependencies
A computed field can use reference fields in its formula. The field value is recalculated when an item on which the formula depends is updated.
For this functionality to work efficiently, Codebeamer must store the dependencies of the custom fields.
You can check the computed field dependencies by clicking Compute dependencies under the Computed as text area. This action parses the formula and shows the dependencies, if the custom field has any.
The list consists of the trackers and fields on which the formula depends. The Fields checked during update section shows every field per tracker on which the computed field depends. When these fields change, the computed field is updated.
The dependency list cannot be computed automatically in the following cases:
• The formula is very complex.
• The fields used in the formula refer to a tracker type, and not explicitly to a tracker.
In these cases, you can add a dependency manually by using the dropdown lists in the Add new dependency section. The possible choices are the following:
• Project and Tracker—The project and tracker of the referring field on which the formula depends.
• Field—The field on which the formula depends.
• Referred Tracker—A tracker referred by the field. If an item referenced through the field and belonging to the tracker you select in this choice list is updated, the formula is recomputed.
 | When you change a formula, Codebeamer removes the dependencies added manually. You can manually add new dependencies if needed. |