Asset Type
The Asset Types screen allows you to create and manage different types of assets used within your organization. Asset types help classify assets based on their purpose and define a unique Asset ID Series for automatic asset identification.
From this screen, you can:
- View all asset types.
- Search for an asset type.
- Create a new asset type.
- View asset type details.
- Edit an existing asset type.
- Delete an asset type.
Asset Type List
The Asset Type table displays all available asset types.
The table contains the following information:
- Custom Code – A unique identifier for the asset type.
- Name – The asset type name.
- Description – A brief description of the asset type.
- Asset ID Series – The prefix or series used when generating Asset IDs.
- Actions – View, Edit, and Delete options.
Use the Search Asset Type box to quickly locate an asset type by entering its Name or Custom Code.
Create a New Asset Type
To create a new asset type, click Add Asset Type.
The New Asset Type page will open.
Asset Type Details
Enter the following information.
Name
Enter a unique name for the asset type.
Examples:
- Laptop
- Desktop
- Printer
- Monitor
- Vehicle
- Mobile Device
Custom Code
Enter a unique code for the asset type.
Examples:
LTP001
PRN001
VEH001
Description
Provide a brief description of the asset type.
Asset ID Series
Enter the Asset ID series that will be used when generating asset identification numbers.
Examples:
LAP
PRN
VEH
Generated Asset IDs may appear as:
LAP0001
LAP0002
PRN0001
Submit
Click Submit to create the asset type.
The newly created asset type will appear in the Asset Type list.
Cancel
Click Cancel to return to the previous screen without saving.
View Asset Type
To view an asset type:
- Click the View (👁️) icon from the Actions column.
The details page displays:
- Name
- Description
- Custom Code
- Asset ID Series
- Created At
- Updated At
- Created By
- Updated By
- Message
This page is for viewing information only.
Edit an Asset Type
To modify an existing asset type:
- Click the Edit (✏️) icon.
- Update:
- Name
- Custom Code
- Description
- Asset ID Series
- Click Update to save your changes.
The updated information will immediately appear in the Asset Type list.
If you do not wish to save your changes, click Cancel.
Delete an Asset Type
To remove an asset type:
- Click the Delete (🗑️) icon.
- A confirmation dialog will appear.
Confirmation Message
This will permanently remove the Asset Type. Are you sure you want to proceed?
You will have two options:
Cancel
Returns to the previous screen without deleting the asset type.
Delete
Permanently removes the selected asset type.
Note: Deleting an asset type cannot be undone. Before deleting, ensure that it is not currently assigned to any assets.