Create an Asset

Objective: To create a new asset and assign it to your project.

Permissions

Things to Consider:

• Unique fields in an asset's details include Unit Number, Model Number, Barcode, Asset Tag and Serial Number.
• Fields set upon asset creation that typically remain fixed include Unit Number, Type, Model Number, Barcode, Serial Number, Manufacture Date, Supplied By, Installed By, Origin and Location.
• Fields that should be maintained and updated throughout the life cycle of the asset include Notes, Warranty Info, Asset Status and Validation Status.
• User Permissions

Steps

1. Click Assign Asset to Project from one of the following Project Asset Lists Spec View, Standards View, or Edit View.
2. Click Add Asset from the Project Asset Assignment page:
3. Add an asset using the following steps: 
   
   1. The first step in creating any new asset is to first select or define its model number, manufacturer and asset type.  Use the Model Number, Manufacturer and Asset type filters to find the right combination for the new asset.  Combinations that match the text will load in the list below.  Navigate to the correct combination from the list and click the corresponding radio button before clicking 'Next'.
   2. Click the check boxes to select a specification to define for the asset and enter relevant data.  Once data is entered, click 'Include Data'. To add the asset without specification data, click 'Skip'.
   3. The Summary tab loads.  Review a summary of the asset to be added.  Click 'Back to make changes or 'Finish' to save the asset.
   4. The 'General' tab reloads with your new model number.  Complete the fields  and click 'Save' to further define the new asset.