How to Add an Asset Type

You can add an asset type either while you're adding an asset, or in the Asset Types tab of the Asset Template dialog box.

Add an Asset Type While Adding an Asset

1. From the File menu in CAM Administrator, select New Asset.
2. In the New Asset dialog box, enter the name of the asset and fill in any other fields as needed.
3. Click Asset Types

   - or -

   Select New from the Asset type drop-down list, which lets you skip the next step.

4. In the Asset Types dialog box, select New.
5. In the New Asset Type dialog box, type a name for the asset type and select OK.
6. Back in the Asset Types tab, select OK to save the information. The asset type you just added will now be available to select whenever you add or modify an asset.

Add an Asset from the Asset Template Dialog Box

1. From the Tools menu in CAM Administrator, select Template > Asset.
2. Click the Asset Types tab.
3. Click New.
4. In the New Asset Type dialog box, type a name for the asset type and select OK.
5. Back in the Asset Types tab, select OK to save the information. The asset type you just added will now be available to select whenever you add or modify an asset.