Asset type attributes

When you define a simple, network, or segment asset type, you can select the attributes that will be available for assets of that type. The attributes that you can select for a particular asset type will depend on the asset class.

In addition to the optional attributes, a small number of basic attributes are available for all asset types. These attributes are standard for all asset types:

  • Asset inspections, including inspection schedules and inspection indexes, are available for all asset types.
  • The Log tab is displayed in the Asset InfoViewer and the Asset Inspection InfoViewer for all agency-defined asset types, so users can record log entries for assets and inspections.
  • You can define unit and group maintenance schedules for all asset types.
  • You can create failure definitions and record failures for all asset types.
  • You can add detail pages to all asset types.

This table describes each attribute that can be selected for agency defined simple, network, and segment assets.

Attribute Description
Associate and Manage Usage Areas Lets you record an asset's usage area history on the Life History tab of the InfoViewer.
Associate Parts Lets you associate parts from Infor Public Sector Inventory with assets of this type. In the InfoViewer, the Life History tab is used to associated parts with assets. You can also add associated parts when creating an asset.
Can be a Stock Area Allows assets of this type to be associated with stock areas in Infor Public Sector Inventory. The asset type will be displayed in the Asset Type list in Create Stock Area and the Stock Area InfoViewer.
Can contain Sub-Units Lets you associate assets of this type with each other as subunits. Infor Public Sector will show the Subunit of field next to the Asset ID field, and the Subunits tab in the InfoViewer.
Define Components for use with Inspections Lets you add components to assets of this type. Infor Public Sector will show the Components tab in the InfoViewer, and the Components Available for Inspection group box on the Create Asset page.
Define Performance Indicators Lets you record asset performance indicators and performance readings. Infor Public Sector will show the Perf Indicators tab in the InfoViewer, and the Performance Indicators group box on the Create Asset page.
Define Safety Messages Lets you associate safety messages with assets. Infor Public Sector will show the Safety Messages tab in the InfoViewer, and the Safety Messages group box on the Create Asset page.
Link Attachments Lets you add attachments to asset records. Infor Public Sector will show the Attachments tab in the InfoViewer, and the Attachments group box on the Create Asset page.
Manage Warranty Information Lets you record any warranties that cover an asset. In the InfoViewer, warranties are recorded on the Life History tab. You can also add warranty information when creating an asset.
Record Contacts Lets you associate contacts with assets. In the InfoViewer, you can add contacts on the Life History tab. You can also add contacts when creating an asset.
Record Fuel Usage Lets you record asset fuel usage. In the InfoViewer, fuel usage is recorded on the Life History tab. You can also record fuel usage when creating an asset.
Record Name Plate Information Lets you record asset name plate information. Infor Public Sector will show the Name Plate tab in the InfoViewer, and the Name Plate group box on the Create Asset page.
Record Usage Readings Lets you track usage for assets of this type. In the InfoViewer, usage readings are recorded on the Life History tab. If you select the Track Address/Position Movements attribute, you can also record usage when you install, exchange, and remove assets.
Track Address/Position Movements Allows assets to be installed, exchanged, and removed at specific address positions. Infor Public Sector will show the Install, Exchange, and Remove links on the asset type's tab on the menu page. Note that you must grant users the install, exchange, and remove permissions in Access Control before they can use this functionality. You can also record address/position movements under Location History on the Life History tab of the InfoViewer.