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- 02 May 2024
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Optimize your Consumables experience with a customized configuration!
Consumables Category configuration refers to the categorization and management of consumables associated with IT Assets. This involves defining and organizing a hierarchical structure or taxonomy to classify different types of consumables within the IT Asset management system.
This configuration helps organizations keep track of accessory inventory, streamline procurement processes, and facilitate accurate reporting on asset usage and associated consumables.
Let's explore the following use case!
Use Case User Persona: Administrator | Solution |
| NovaTech is expanding its workforce to drive innovation and productivity across its departments. The company is preparing to integrate a diverse array of Consumables to facilitate smooth and sustainable operations. From printer cartridges, and CDs to stationary, ACME is committed to ensuring that every team member has access to the consumables they need to thrive in their roles. | To enhance tracking efficiency, Sandra, the Administrator, can leverage the Consumables Category configuration. By creating a Root Node for the respective Tenant, she can categorize various consumables, further refining classifications with Child Nodes. Easy customization options allow her to rename, deactivate, or set defaults based on specific needs. |
Configure Consumables Category
You can configure Consumables Category in Asset Management to provide a structured and organized approach to managing the consumables within the organization.
To configure Consumables Category, perform the following steps:
- Navigate to Design Studio > Asset Management Module > Configurations > Configurations > Consumables Category.
- Select the desired Tenant and the category tree is displayed.
Figure: Consumables 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: Consumables 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 Consumables 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. |
| 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. |
| 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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