Problem

The "Default issue type" dropdown is only honoured when the user has not previously selected an issue type, so only works once after logging in.

It'd be useful to have a hard default that is always used with every new issue created.

The current functionality should be retained and be the default configuration, to avoid backwards compatibility problems and to avoid making one group happy at a loss to another.

Suggested solution

1. Add a new checkbox underneath the "Default issue type" dropdown with the label: "Re-use the previously selected issue type"
2. New checkbox checked by default to retain current functionality and BC

Outcome

• When checkbox is checked (and previously chosen issue type exists)

• • The user's previously chosen issue type will be used
  • Current functionality retained
  • Backwards compatible
• When checkbox not checked (or previously chosen issue type doesn't exist)

• • The "Default issue type" will be used
  • New functionality gained for users wanting it
  • The "Default issue type" wording is now a bit more accurate/meaningful