Understanding Asset Location Types

Asset location types define the details of locations of a certain type where assets or components can be installed. Valid types of asset locations can include service points, other locations for installed assets, or any other location as defined by your organization.

Asset location types are defined by the following:

• Class:  The general class for asset locations of this type, such as commercial or residential, a shop or warehouse, etc.
• Location Business Object: The business object used for asset locations of this type
• Number of Assets Allowed: A flag that indicates whether or not asset locations of this type can accommodate a single or multiple assets
• Service Type: The type of service (electric, water, etc.) that asset locations of this type support
• Allow Related Work Locations: A flag that indicates whether asset locations of this type should be allowed to be connected to a work location
• Valid Parent Location/Organization Types: One or more valid parent locations and parent organizations that can be referenced on asset locations of this type. Used primarily for reporting.
• Valid Communicate-To Location Types:  One or more asset location types to which asset locations of this type can communicate. The Tree View tab of any asset or location will display other related assets with a visual indication of their relationship.