16.10.1. Custom Asset Types

We have introduced the concept of Asset Type Hierarchy to make cataloging of Assets simpler. It is a predefined catalog of Asset Types, which serves the purpose of giving you a generic umbrella term for every Asset in the Managing.

Asset Type

Hardware Asset Type

Asset Type

Software Asset Type

Asset Type

Non IT Asset Type

Motadata allows you to add custom Asset Sub-Types in the Asset Type Hierarchy. You can create sub-types up to two levels.

To add an Asset Type:

  • Go to Admin >> Asset Management >> Asset Types

Asset Type

Sub-Asset Type

  • The Asset Types page opens. Here you can add your sub-types in level two and three using the Add button.

Editing Custom Types

  • Go to Admin > Asset Types.

  • You can change the name of any custom type using the Edit Icon or delete any type using the Delete Icon.

  • You can also upload a custom icon for the added custom asset type

Asset Type

Edit/Delete and Add Custom Icon