Creating the First Issue Using Redpen

This document will help you create your first issue using Redpen.

You can create issues using the following development power tools of Redpen:

Creating the First Issue Using Redpen: A Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Capture screenshots, record video of the browser tab, or attach images/files to add them to the issue.

Once the Redpen browser extension is installed, do the following:

To capture a screenshot or record video:

  • Open the browser tab of which you want to capture screenshots or record videos.
  • Single-click on the Redpen browser extension to capture a screenshot of the browser tab opened.
Redpen icon highlighted for capturing or recording.

  • Double-click on the Redpen browser extension to record a video of the browser tab opened.
User double-clicks Redpen icon to start recording.

To attach images or files:

  • Open Redpen web application.
  • Click on the Upload button to attach images or files or click the Paste button to paste the copied image.

2. Visually explain the issue.

  • By using the Redpen annotations or editing tool, you can highlight or explain the issue visually on the captured screenshot, or attached image.
Screenshot with Redpen annotations explaining an issue.
  • For videos, highlight issues by using the annotation tool and with your voice comments.
Video with Redpen annotations and voice recording icon.

3. Connect to an issue tracking service.

4. Add issue details.

  • Explain the issue in more detail by filling in the issue form. To see the issue form you need to have at least one site connected.
Issue form with connected site at the top.

5. Create the issue.

  • Click the Create Issue button to create the issue in the issue tracking service/product.
Highlighted 'Create Issue' button.

6. View the issue created.

  • To view the issue created in the issue tracking service/product, click the success message toaster or click on the Last Issue Created link at the bottom of the issue form after the issue is created.
Success message with issue access options.

Jira Issue created using Redpen.

Jira page showing the Redpen-created issue.

Done!  

That is how you can create issues easily by using the Redpen web application.

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