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Attributes identify details for an asset that are pertinent to generating asset documents.

Before you begin

  • The asset type must already exist.

About this task

Create attributes, so that pertinent specifications or details for assets within an asset type can be identified. These attributes are later used in statements to determine whether or not the statement is shown based on the value of the attribute for the asset on which the document is being performed.

For example, you can set a statement to show only when the value for the attribute Driver Type is set to Steam. So a document for a pump with an electric driver would not include that statement.

Procedure

  1. On the menu, navigate to Manage and click Asset types.

    The Asset Type page opens.

  2. Select an asset type from the drop-down list, and click Load.

  3. Click Edit asset type.

  4. Navigate to the Attributes section, and click Create a new attribute.

  5. Complete the fields.

    Asset type attribute fields

    Name

    Description

    Name

    Name used for the attribute.

    Attribute values

    Identifies all the possible options for the attribute.

    Click +New value to add attribute values.

    Input type

    Indicates number of possible selections for the attribute. Values include:

    Single value only

    Allow multiple selections

    For example, the lubrication system (attribute) of a pump could include more than one of the following values: Oiled bearings, Oiled governor, External oil circulation, Gear box, and Oil reservoir.

    You can change a single select attribute to a Multiple select attribute, but not change a Multiple select to a single select.

    Display

    Displays the attribute in the Properties area of a document. Select the Include with properties check box.

    Prerequisite

    Identifies when the attribute appears. Note: Attributes only appear in the drop-down list for the attributes above. Therefore, a prerequisite cannot be set on the first attribute.

  6. Reorder the attribute value list as required.

  7. Reorder the attributes as required.

  8. Click Preview.

  9. Review the impacted documents.

  10. Click Save.

Results

The attributes appear for the asset types.