What are Asset Types?

Asset Types are used to describe and categorize your asset inventory (ie: Laptop, Desktop, Server). Every asset belongs to an asset type, which can be created on the fly when adding or importing assets, or set up in advance if needed.

Fields and Properties

Each asset type consists of fields that represent the properties an asset can have. For example, a laptop might have fields like Processor, RAM, and Warranty Expiration.

We provide a few fields out of the box, and you can select these or create new ones when setting up your asset type.

There are four field types:

• Date – Stores dates, such as purchase date or warranty expiration.
• Text – Accepts letters, numbers, or any other input.
• Dropdown – Lets you define a set of options for selection. For example, a field called Status could have options like Deployed, In Stock, or Damaged.
• Number – Stores numeric values, such as serial numbers or purchase cost.

Creating and Editing Fields

To create a new field, click Create Field. To edit an existing field, click on it and update it in the modal that appears.

Make your custom fields required

Whether you are updating an existing field or creating a new one it is easy to make any one of your custom fields a required field. Simply toggle the required switch to the ON position and click update or create.

Re-ordering Fields

Configure the order in which the fields are displayed when viewing details about an asset by simply dragging the fields to reorder them.

Deactivating or Deleting Custom Fields

If a field is no longer needed for a specific asset type, you can deactivate it by deselecting the checkbox next to it.  This makes the field inactive for that type but keeps it available for others.

To permanently delete a field from the system, select it and click Delete.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to our support team at support@assetmanagementforjira.com if you have any questions or feedback related to this article.