How to link a TFS work item to a TFS changeset

Question

In TFS how do I link a changeset with a work item? In other issue trackers, you can do this through the comments (for instance JIRA):

"Fix for bug-1234. Had to add document ready."

The issue tracker will then add this changeset to the history for work item bug-1234, and the changeset history can be viewed in the issue tracker UI.

Does TFS support anything like this? I haven't been able to find any clear links. Note that I am looking to link a TFS work item to a changeset and not to link source to a work item. I am aware of a Product SourceLinks that does and have already started using it.

The question and answer is still valid for 2012, I'm familiar with 2010 but needed to google it for new interface. Its all white... — Davut Gürbüz, Mar 03 '14 at 12:54

Quinton Bernhardt · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-17T19:57:17.897

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When you check in code the check-in dialog allows you to select a Work Item (Task, Bug, etc. ) That Work Item will be associated with that check-in/changeset. [every check in creates a changeset]

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Then when you view the Bug details you can see all the links/associations:

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edited Jan 17 '13 at 19:57

answered Jan 17 '13 at 19:06

Quinton Bernhardt

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Thanks, call me blind, I didn't notice the related work items section in the VS Team Explorer pending changes view. – stevebot Jan 17 '13 at 21:29
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Is there any way to add a link after the fact? – codeConcussion Oct 03 '14 at 14:39
FAO GOOGLERS - Here's how to do it in VS 2014 / 2015 - https://stackoverflow.com/a/37491298/5192880 – Parrybird Jul 06 '17 at 14:15

How to link a TFS work item to a TFS changeset

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