Custom field (JSON) is deleted on bulk edit #9877

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opened 2025-12-29 21:23:54 +01:00 by adam · 1 comment
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Originally created by @save-se on GitHub (Jun 21, 2024).

Originally assigned to: @jeremystretch on GitHub.

Deployment Type

Self-hosted

NetBox Version

v4.0.5

Python Version

3.10

Steps to Reproduce

  • Create a custom field (JSON) for devices
  • Put random JSON string in 2 ore more devices
  • Bulk edit 2 or more devices (keeping the custom field empty)

Behavior is identical to https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/7321

Expected Behavior

The custom JSON value should not be edited

Observed Behavior

The custom JSON value is emptied

Originally created by @save-se on GitHub (Jun 21, 2024). Originally assigned to: @jeremystretch on GitHub. ### Deployment Type Self-hosted ### NetBox Version v4.0.5 ### Python Version 3.10 ### Steps to Reproduce - Create a custom field (JSON) for devices - Put random JSON string in 2 ore more devices - Bulk edit 2 or more devices (keeping the custom field empty) Behavior is identical to https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/7321 ### Expected Behavior The custom JSON value should not be edited ### Observed Behavior The custom JSON value is emptied
adam added the type: bugstatus: acceptedseverity: medium labels 2025-12-29 21:23:54 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 21:23:54 +01:00
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@jeffgdotorg commented on GitHub (Jun 24, 2024):

Thanks for reporting a problem you've encountered in NetBox. I've successfully reproduced the problem in the lab and am moving the issue on to needs owner status. If you would like to work it through to a PR, please let us know and a maintainer will assign the issue to you. Otherwise, another developer with the requisite skills and capacity can chime in and pick it up at any time.

@jeffgdotorg commented on GitHub (Jun 24, 2024): Thanks for reporting a problem you've encountered in NetBox. I've successfully reproduced the problem in the lab and am moving the issue on to `needs owner` status. If you would like to work it through to a PR, please let us know and a maintainer will assign the issue to you. Otherwise, another developer with the requisite skills and capacity can chime in and pick it up at any time.
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Reference: starred/netbox#9877