<rss version="2.0" xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Inflectra Customer Forums: Enhancement request: Improvement to custom fields of type "User" (Thread)</title><description> Hi,  Now that we have the ability to create and add people to Teams, it would be great if the user type in custom fields could also allow the user to be restricted to a selected team.  For example, on Requirements, I have a custom fields called Test Manager Assigned and Project Manager Assigned, but its possible to select any user; restricting it to the Test Management and  Project Management teams respectively, would be vey useful. </description><language>en-US</language><copyright>(C) Copyright 2006-2026 Inflectra Corporation.</copyright><managingEditor>support@inflectra.com</managingEditor><category domain="http://www.dmoz.org">/Computers/Software/Project_Management/</category><category domain="http://www.dmoz.org">/Computers/Software/Quality_Assurance/</category><generator>KronoDesk</generator><a10:contributor><a10:email>support@inflectra.com</a10:email></a10:contributor><a10:id>http://www.inflectra.com/kronodesk/forums/threads</a10:id><ttl>120</ttl><link>/Support/Forum/announcements/rants-raves/2975.aspx</link><item><guid isPermaLink="false">threadId=2975</guid><author>Colin Main (colin.main@cmat.co.uk)</author><title>Enhancement request: Improvement to custom fields of type "User"</title><description> Hi,  Now that we have the ability to create and add people to Teams, it would be great if the user type in custom fields could also allow the user to be restricted to a selected team.  For example, on Requirements, I have a custom fields called Test Manager Assigned and Project Manager Assigned, but its possible to select any user; restricting it to the Test Management and  Project Management teams respectively, would be vey useful. </description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:23:22 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-12-27T09:20:05-05:00</a10:updated><link>/Support/Forum/announcements/rants-raves/2975.aspx</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">messageId=6995</guid><author>David J (adam.sandman+support@inflectra.com)</author><title> Hi Colin  That is a great idea. I will log that as an enhancement.  Regards David </title><description> Hi Colin  That is a great idea. I will log that as an enhancement.  Regards David </description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 07:53:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-10-12T07:53:00-04:00</a10:updated><link>/Support/Forum/announcements/rants-raves/2975.aspx#reply6995</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">messageId=6996</guid><author>David J (adam.sandman+support@inflectra.com)</author><title> It has been logged as enhancement: [IN:10181] </title><description> It has been logged as enhancement: [IN:10181] </description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:01:33 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2024-10-12T08:01:33-04:00</a10:updated><link>/Support/Forum/announcements/rants-raves/2975.aspx#reply6996</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">messageId=7179</guid><author>Bukayo Saka (wispy.gibbon.nbhx@letterhaven.net)</author><title> Could you clarify if youd like the User custom field to dynamically filter users based on their tea</title><description> Could you clarify if youd like the User custom field to dynamically filter users based on their team membership, or would you prefer a static selection of specific teams for each custom field?     build now gg    </description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:49:08 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-04-17T02:49:08-04:00</a10:updated><link>/Support/Forum/announcements/rants-raves/2975.aspx#reply7179</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">messageId=7210</guid><author>Jeffree Star (jeffreestary@gmail.com)</author><title> Thats a fantastic idea! Having the ability to restrict the user type custom field to specific Teams</title><description> Thats a fantastic idea! Having the ability to restrict the user type custom field to specific Teams would definitely improve organization and prevent accidental misassignments. It would ensure that when youre assigning a Test Manager or Project Manager, the selection is limited to the relevant team members.  </description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:50:55 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-05-07T09:40:47-04:00</a10:updated><link>/Support/Forum/announcements/rants-raves/2975.aspx#reply7210</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">messageId=7265</guid><author>Earl Akins (kylegaribay796@hotmail.com)</author><title> Your explanation makes it easier for me to understand.     slice master    </title><description> Your explanation makes it easier for me to understand.     slice master    </description><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 09:37:12 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-05-26T09:37:12-04:00</a10:updated><link>/Support/Forum/announcements/rants-raves/2975.aspx#reply7265</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">messageId=7288</guid><author>Crazy Cattle 3D (crazycattle3dfree@gmail.com)</author><title>  This would be super helpful! Limiting user selections in custom fields to specific Teams would mak</title><description>  This would be super helpful! Limiting user selections in custom fields to specific Teams would make role assignments much clearer and more efficient. Hope this gets added soon!  </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:03:59 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-06-11T09:41:36-04:00</a10:updated><link>/Support/Forum/announcements/rants-raves/2975.aspx#reply7288</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">messageId=7308</guid><author>Tom Brooks (btom66245@gmail.com)</author><title> It would indeed be a valuable feature to have the option to restrict user selections in custom fiel</title><description> It would indeed be a valuable feature to have the option to restrict user selections in custom fields to specific teams. This would enhance organization and ensure that only relevant team members are assigned to particular roles, such as Test Manager Assigned or Project Manager Assigned. </description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 03:56:26 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-06-30T05:58:17-04:00</a10:updated><link>/Support/Forum/announcements/rants-raves/2975.aspx#reply7308</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">messageId=7353</guid><author>Dylan Shaffer (ballbingbong@gmail.com)</author><title> Great idea-restricting user type custom fields to specific Teams (e.g. only showing members of Test</title><description> Great idea-restricting user type custom fields to specific Teams (e.g. only showing members of Test Management or Project Management) would add precision and improve usability. Definitely a useful enhancement for better team-based role assignments! </description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:20:59 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-08-07T10:08:10-04:00</a10:updated><link>/Support/Forum/announcements/rants-raves/2975.aspx#reply7353</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">messageId=7361</guid><author>salim nl (mental.egret.eueo@letterhaven.net)</author><title> Thats an interesting point, Colin. Im curious - do you think this restriction should also apply whe</title><description> Thats an interesting point, Colin. Im curious - do you think this restriction should also apply when assigning users to defects or tasks, not just requirements? It might help standardize workflows across modules. </description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:13:41 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2025-08-21T12:16:25-04:00</a10:updated><link>/Support/Forum/announcements/rants-raves/2975.aspx#reply7361</link></item></channel></rss>