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create asset list

 

asset list

 

This section explains the field headings in the Asset List header.

 

Field

Explanation

Asset#

Enter an asset number here to return a list for just that asset, or leave it blank to run a full list of assets.

Owner#

Entering a (customer) card code here will display a list of all assets for that owner.

Status

Select a status to display a list of all assets for that status.

Name

Selecting a name will run a list of assets for that name only.

Cust Ref

Produces a list of all assets using this customer reference.

Ship#

Either the same card code as the Owner# or a Ship card related to the Owner# will run a list based on the entry here.

Item#

Produces a list of all assets using this Item.

Item Make

The Item make as appears on the Item.

Item Model

The Item model as appears on the Item.

Request By

Produces a list based on the Request By method:

 

request by2

Serial#

Entering a serial number will produce a list for an asset with that serial number only.

Contract #

Entering a project number will produce a list of assets for that number only.

Branch/SubBranch

These fields will be populated if using branches, however they can be changed using the dropdown menu.

Advanced List Fields

Dates

Narrow down the search based on dates in and out or warranty dates.

Groups

Select an Asset/Item group or non report group to narrow down the search.

Owner

Narrow down the search by suburb, postcode, account manager or cardfile group.

 

Sorting, searching and grouping are available as per other lists in Jim2. Select the column header in the grid to sort, then drag it to the Group By area to group.

 

group asset list

Not all fields are displayed in this image

 

Tip

Some letters in the field names within the header are underlined, eg. Cust#. Using Alt+ the underlined letter will jump to the field beside that heading.

 

This section explains the field headings in the Asset List. Refer to Lists for details on sorting, naming, grouping, etc. The headings may not be strictly in this order.

 

Field

Explanation

Asset #

Asset number.

Owner#

The name of the owner (customer, or entity responsible for payment) of the asset.

Serial #

Serial number of the asset (if applicable).

Ship#

Ship card code.

Asset Mgr

The Name selected on the asset.

Item#

Item number.

Item Desc

Item description, which is normally populated by the Item. This information can be changed or added to.

Item Model

Model, which is populated by the Item.

Item Make

Make, which is populated by the Item.

Warranty In

The date warranty commenced.

Warranty Out

The date warranty expires.

Status

The status of the asset, ie. Booked, etc.

Branch/Sub-Branch/GL Dept

The branch, sub-branch and GL Department if branches are being used.

Request By

The way reads are requested from the owner, based on what has been entered on the asset.

 

Tip

When viewing an asset from a list, click the arrow in the quick access toolbar for the next/previous asset in that list:

 

downarrow expl

 

Shortcut keys:

Ctrl+. moves to the next object in the list

Ctrl+, Moves to the previous object in the list

 

If user security allows it, right click within the grid, select Export Data and save the list information as an XLSX file.

 

Right click options in Grid

right click asset list

 

Right Click Option

Function

View

View the highlighted asset.

Edit

Edit the highlighted asset.

Add Asset to Non Report Group

Will allow adding the highlighted asset to a non report group.

Export Data

Exports the list to a spreadsheet.

Export Grid

Exports the grid to a spreadsheet. This is particularly useful if the grid has more than one header row, as it will export all header rows.

Print

Print the list.

Print Preview

Preview the list to be printed.

Copy Cell

Copy the highlighted cell.

Copy Row

Copy the highlighted row.

Copy All

Copy all, which can then be pasted into a spreadsheet

Show Find panel

Opens the Find panel:

 

find box

 

Tip

The Find panel will remain in a pinned list but will disappear from an unpinned list on log off.

Grid Columns...

Allows adding more columns. Also allows removal of columns. Select the column to add, then drag it to the position required in the columns within the grid. To remove, click and drag to the Grid Columns... window, or drag down away from the header area.

 

Right click options in the Nav Tree

asset right click

 

After the top 3 (which are self explanatory), these options mirror what is on the ribbon in the Assets tab, except for the last tab, which will Reset to Default all tabs.

 

Further information

Assets

Assets Security

Assets Header

Asset Grid

Assets Footer

Preview Pane

Asset Lists

Add an Asset

Add Documents to Assets

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