There are two ways to add new makes and models:
Automatically: When adding a new asset, if the asset is found in the NVD, Assetminder automatically adds the make and model to the Assetminder database. If the make and models already exists, Assetminder will not create a duplicate.
Manually:- If the asset cannot be found on the NVD , then the asset makes and models must be added manually.
PROCEDURE
Note: Adding new Make and Model data requires the user to access the Administrator settings of Assetminder.
1. Access the Administrator Settings by clicking on the Tools icon on the home page.
2. Click on ASSETS icon
3. Click on MAKES AND MODELS icon
4. Click on NEW MAKES AND MODELS.
At this point, the user has the option to add either:
- A new make and model
- Just a new model of an existing make
Typically, there will be comprehensive list of makes already in use and it is only a new model that is to be added. However, from time to time, it will be necessary to add a new make that has not be automatically from NVD data when a new asset was being created.
5. ADDING A NEW MAKE
If the user wishes to add a new MAKE to the list, then the first step is to check the 'ENTER NEW MAKE' checkbox as indicated below.
Until the checkbox is checked, it is not possible to enter a new make.
Once the checkbox has been checked, then the new make data is entered into the line below. Once this is done, click on the SAVE button at the end of the page.
6. ADDING A NEW MODEL (of an existing MAKE)
- Select the MAKE from the 'SELECT MAKE' box dropdown list.
- Move the cursor to the Model Name 1
- Type the new MODEL NAME. This can be repeated four more times.
- Select the Asset Type and Asset Sub Type for the new model being added.
7. Click the SAVE button on the bottom of the page.