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- 16 May 2024
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Accessories Category configuration refers to the categorization and management of accessories associated with IT Assets. This involves defining and organizing a hierarchical structure or taxonomy to classify different types of accessories within the IT Asset management system.
This configuration helps organizations keep track of accessory inventory and facilitate accurate reporting on asset usage and associated accessories.
Let's explore the following use case!
Use Case User Persona: Administrator | Solution |
| NovaTech is onboarding a dynamic group of new employees to enhance its workforce. Recognizing the diverse needs of its team, the company is gearing up to accommodate a range of essential Accessories to support seamless and efficient operations. Accessories can serve as standalone assets, such as a headset. They can also be combined and used in conjunction with fixed assets, like a mouse or keyboard in a desktop setup. | To enhance tracking efficiency, Sandra can leverage the Accessories Category configuration. By creating a Root Node for the respective Tenant, she can categorize various accessories, further refining classifications with Child Nodes. Easy customization options allow her to rename, deactivate, or set defaults based on specific needs. |
Configure Accessories Category
You can configure Accessories Category in the Asset Management to provide a structured and organized approach to manage the accessories within the organization.
To configure Accessories Category, perform the following steps:
- Navigate to Design Studio > Asset Management Module > Configurations > Configurations > Accessories Category.
- Select the desired Tenant and the category tree is displayed.
Figure: Accessories Category page - Select the desired Category and click
to drill down further.
Figure: Category tree - Right click on any of the configured Categories. A pop-up list with multiple options is displayed.
Figure: Category configuration options - Edit, update, or modify the details of the below options and click Save.
- To create a new category, select the Create Root Node option. To add child categories under this, select Create Child Node option.
Figure: Accessories Category page
to drill down further.
Figure: Category tree
Figure: Category configuration optionsField Description
This table contains the list of fields and their descriptions that are available under the Accessories Category Details page:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Create Root Node | Click this option to create a new Root Node/Category. A new Node/Category is created at the top of the configured Node list. Example: Mouse |
| Create Child Node | Click this option to create a Child Node/Category. A Child Node/Category will be created for the Node/Category on which you have right-clicked. Example: Dell, Lenovo, HP etc |
| Rename | Click this option to rename a Node/Category. |
| Deactivate | Click this option to deactivate a Node/Category. |
| Set As Default | Click this option to set a Node/Category as Default Node/Category. |
| Add Icon | Click this option to add an icon to the Node/Category. |
| Update Description | Click this option to update the description of the selected Node/Category. |
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