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An example always beats an explanation! Imagine you wish to add a PC management field. This field will indicate whether the PC is active or not. To create this field, go to the "Parameters" Section and select "Objects and Fields" .
You may click the "A/Z" button at any time to sort the options in alphabetical order. You can also select the "Force choice in list" box to force users to chose one of the valid options. You may also select the "Mandatory" box so the field's entry is required.
As we have just seen, creating fields with Synexsys is very simple. From now on, all the collaborators will be able to use this field. The field can also be used in queries ("Queries" / "Objects and Fields" Section. Select "PC" as Object). It can also be used to create an automatic tree that will dynamically provide information on the status of all PCs.
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You can also define new Object types in the "Parameters" / "Objects and Fields" Section, based on your needs regarding asset management.
You may, for instance, create a "GSM" Object type to manage all mobile telephones in your company. Once you have given the name "GSM" to the new Object type and assigned it an identifier, it will be displayed in the lists (visual key). Then you may, for instance, create an "Administrative" category and place fields such as "Telephone no.", "End of warranty date", "Price", "Subscription type", etc. Remember that all this data can be used in automatic trees!
In Synexsys Inventory you may create as many manual or automatic trees as you wish. An Object such as a PC can be associated to several tree structures. For instance: "Organigram", ""Locations", "Budgets", etc.
Trees are created from the "Inventory" Section, under "Objects". Use the context menu (right click) to add or modify a tree.
First of all, you may try creating an automatic tree based on the Operating Systems and Service Packs of your PC park. This way, you will realise how simple and powerful this operation is. Proceed the following way:
In Synexsys Inventory you may create as many manual or automatic Objects as you wish. Whether you create different Objects manually or you import them with the external import module, you can manage all kinds of assets in addition to PCs:
PDAs, GSMs, copiers, and other technical equipment can be managed with Synexsys Inventory. The system can also be used to manage other types of assets, such as tools, furniture, or cars, since Synexsys has no limitations regarding the number and type of Objects that are managed.
You can create new Object occurrences in the "Objects" sub-Section of the "Inventory" Section. Place the cursor in the list of Objects and select "New" from the context menu (right click) to add, modify, or delete Objects.