I'm not finding a way to allow specific users to view/open only bug items on specific project in TFS 2018.
It's possible to do this?
No, this is not possible. You can only restrict users by Area Path, not by work item type.
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We have customized out workitems to a far extent. Now the copy/clone are throwing exceptions. Can I disable copy/clone work item in TFS? Is it possible?
According to your description, seems you are meaning the feature as below screenshot:
There is no way to disable the feature directly in TFS, unless you restrict the user's related permission.
The user which want to copy/clone work item must have your View work items in this node, and your Edit work items in this node permissions set to Allow.
More details please refer this tutorial: Copy or clone work items
I've allowed my Stakeholders to create Work Items but I would like to restrict them to only be able to create bugs and NOTHING else. Currently they can create ANY Work Item type including Epics... I'm thinking there has to be a way to stop this but I can't seem to find it.
There is no setting for this. And there is already a similar feature request submitted on VSTS User Voice: Hide Work Item Types (WITs) based on permission/security group.
are there known ways to tag work items in TFS 2010? What type of field do I need to add, where the user can select different tags for a work item from a list of recommended tags and type in new tags for that list?
There is no support for tags as you know and love it from other products like Stack Overflow. It is high on our wish list though ...
The ability to tag work items is available in TFS 2013.
Someone suggested a single text field with space-separated keywords. This certainly isn't as good as built-in tagging support, but it might do. I'm also looking for a better solution. I wonder if TFS 2012 has anything new in this area?
We're using team system to control our developement (product backlog items, sprint backlog items etc). It's a pretty nice tool but we wanted to allow other users to be able add bugs and new feature suggestions WITHOUT letting them mess with the actual development bits.
I can set these guys up so they add the work items they need but I can't see a way to block access to the bits I don't want them to edit/view. Has anyone else seen this? Has anyone found a solution?
Are you using TFS 2010? If so, you can simply add them to the Work Item View Only Users group. This will grant them access to create new work items and to view/edit any work items they've created (but not others). Check out this link for instructions.
I'm customizing work item templates in TFS 2008 through the PowerTools and I'm wondering is it possible to hide a field (or it's value) for certain users?
For example, let's say I open TFS to my clients so they can submit feature requests. I'd like them to see the work item created, to see the history, changes etc. but I'd like to keep some of the field private and for our internal use.
Is it possible?
Hm, it seems it is not possible YET.
http://connect.microsoft.com/VisualStudio/feedback/ViewFeedback.aspx?FeedbackID=254161
"This is a great suggestion. We have added it as a candidate for a future release. It would help us if you could provide a business case for this request. Thanks."
Another option would be to create a custom interface to the work items that only exposes the fields you want, while hiding others. While it would mean some custom development, it would solve the problem.
You can make it readonly - that's close? Good luck.
You can use the rule.