Distributions work as sets of filters and are used to break down bugs by single or multiple selection fields. For example, a distribution by status will show how many bugs exist for each status in the parent query of the distribution.


The sub-queries in a distribution are automatically created based on the possible values of the field for which the distribution is created. They are named after these values and cannot be modified or removed.

To add a new distribution:

  1. Select the parent element and click Search | Create Distribution (or press CTRL + D) or right-click the parent element and select Create Distribution.
  2. In the dialog select a field for distribution and click OK to add the distribution.
  3. If you want to set additional filtering or grouping, click the Filter or group values >> button and specify the filters and grouping rules. See the Distribution Grouping and Filtering section for details.

    By default the sub-queries that contain no bugs are hidden. To show them, right-click the distribution name and select Empty Sub-Queries | Show. To hide empty sub-queries, right-click the distribution name and select Empty Sub-Queries | Hide.

    You can remove an unneeded value from the distribution. Right-click the sub-query you want to remove and select Exclude from Distribution. This will create a filter, which you can remove or modify later through the Edit Distribution dialog.

To edit a distribution, select it in the navigation area and select Search | Edit Distribution or press CTRL + D. Alternatively you can right-click the distribution and select Edit Distribution.