Selecting Asset Types

Before you can add a new entry to the Assets Database, you must select the Asset Type that identifies the category to which a new asset belongs. This determines the information that can be stored for the new asset entry.

To select an Asset Type:

1    In the Assets Database Edit menu, choose Add to open the Asset Types dialog.

2    If you want to record the details of an asset, select a category for the new asset in the Select asset type list.

3    If you want to define a new Asset Type for the new asset, click Add Type. The New Asset Type dialog is displayed

4    Click Add Asset. The Asset Details dialog is displayed populated with the standard data fields for the Asset Type you selected.