To create a new Asset you will need to navigate to the Asset section and then press the +.  You will then be provided with the Contract entry screen for you to complete.


Fig 1 - Asset Entry screen



All the fields on the default Assets entry screen and their meaning.


Field Name
Description
Asset#    Unique identifier for the record, generated by the solution.
Type*
This is the term for the Type of Asset you are creating.  The current Value Set will contain a default list of options, for example; Fire Equipment, White Goods, IT etc.
Name
Asset Description
Manufacturer
Asset Manufacturer
Asset Number
A unique reference number for the Asset defined by your organisation
Serial Number
Asset Serial Number if provided
Model Number
Asset Model Number if provided
Installation Site
Location of the Asset, this will be a drop down list of all your Organisational Units or Departments as set up in Define Organisation
Maintenance Type*
This is the term for the Type of Maintenance required for the Asset, The current Value Set will contain a default list of options of Ad Hoc, Warranty, Extended Purchased Warranty.
Contracts
The associated Asset Warranty Contract

Either type the name of the Contract directly into the field (if known), or use the magnifying glass to display the 'Find' screen to be able to search for the Correct Contract using various options.
Start Date
The Warranty Start Date
End Date
The Warranty End Date

                                                                                    

All Value Set contents (Other than Status fields) can be adjusted to contain values pertinent to your company in the Value Sets screen.