Asset Category
The Asset Categories screen allows you to create and manage categories for organizing your organization's assets. Categorizing assets helps simplify asset tracking, reporting, and inventory management.
From this screen, you can:
- View all asset categories.
- Search for an asset category.
- Create a new asset category.
- View asset category details.
- Edit an existing asset category.
- Delete an asset category.
Asset Category List
The Asset Category table displays all available asset categories.
The table contains the following information:
- Custom Code – A unique identifier for the asset category.
- Name – The asset category name.
- Description – A brief description of the category.
- Actions – View, Edit, and Delete options.
Use the Search Asset Category box to quickly locate an asset category by entering its Name or Custom Code.
Create a New Asset Category
To create a new asset category, click Add Asset Category.
The New Asset Category page will open.
Asset Category Details
Enter the following information.
Name
Enter a unique name for the asset category.
Examples:
- IT Equipment
- Office Furniture
- Vehicles
- Machinery
- Networking Devices
Custom Code
Enter a unique code to identify the asset category.
Examples:
IT001
FUR001
VEH001
Description
Provide a brief description of the asset category.
Submit
Click Submit to create the asset category.
The newly created asset category will appear in the Asset Category list.
Cancel
Click Cancel to return to the previous screen without saving.
View Asset Category
To view an asset category:
- Click the View (👁️) icon from the Actions column.
The details page displays:
- Name
- Description
- Custom Code
- Created At
- Updated At
- Created By
- Updated By
- Message
This page is for viewing information only.
Edit an Asset Category
To modify an existing asset category:
- Click the Edit (✏️) icon.
- Update:
- Name
- Custom Code
- Description
- Click Update to save your changes.
The updated information will immediately appear in the Asset Category list.
If you do not wish to save your changes, click Cancel.
Delete an Asset Category
To remove an asset category:
- Click the Delete (🗑️) icon.
- A confirmation dialog will appear.
Confirmation Message
This will permanently remove the Asset Category. Are you sure you want to proceed?
You will have two options:
Cancel
Returns to the previous screen without deleting the asset category.
Delete
Permanently removes the selected asset category.
Note: Deleting an asset category cannot be undone. Before deleting, ensure that it is no longer assigned to any assets.