Asset types describe specific kinds of assets within a category.
Create and find a type
Search Asset Types or filter them by category. Select a row to open its details.
A type belongs to a category and appears in the Create Asset selector after that category is chosen.
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Open Create Asset Type
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Fill in the details
Choose the category before saving. The two requirement switches are optional.
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Select Create Asset Type
The new type becomes available when that category is selected on an asset.
Field reference
| Field | Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Required | The type name shown in the register and type selector. |
| Code | Required | The type's short identifying code. |
| Asset Category | Required | The category that contains this type. |
| Description | Optional | Additional information about the type. |
| Requires Calibration | Optional | Turn on when assets of this type require calibration. |
| Requires Insurance | Optional | Turn on when assets of this type require insurance. |
List columns
| List column | Shows |
|---|---|
| Code | The type code. |
| Name | The type name; select the row to edit it. |
| Category | The parent asset category. |
| Assets | The number of assets linked to this type. |
Edit a type
Select an existing type to open its detail screen. Its Code remains visible but cannot be edited. The Maintenance card lets you change the calibration and insurance switches separately.