This topic includes procedures for adding, editing, and deleting types in the Device and Systems Structure.

This topic outlines how to manually add, edit, and delete individual types in VertiGIS FM. You can alternatively import your own internal record of types into the VertiGIS FM database using a CSV or XML file. This option is ideal for adding, editing, or deleting large quantities of types simultaneously (for example, to establish an initial record of your types in the VertiGIS FM database).

Add a Type

Because a type can be the child of either a group or a subgroup, you can create a new type on either a group details page or subgroup details page.

To Add a type

1.Navigate to the details page for the group or the subgroup under which you want to create the new type.

2.Expand the Type section and click the Add () icon.

3.Enter an identification key for the type in the Asset Identification Key text box.

4.Enter a name for the type in the Name text box for the corresponding language.

5.Complete any of the optional fields, as applicable.

6.Click Save and Close.

Edit a Type's Details

You can edit a type on its details page.

To Edit a Type's Details

1.Navigate to the details page for the type you want to edit.

2.Click the Edit () icon.

3.Edit the type's details as required.

The Extended Installing Structure value cannot be changed if you have already added parts to the installing structure on the type's details page.

4.Click Save and Close.

Delete a Type

You can delete a type from the Types table on the subgroup's or group's detail page.

To Delete a Type

1.Navigate to the group details page or subgroup details page that contains the type you want to delete.

2.Expand the Types section and select the type you want to delete.

3.Click the Delete () icon and then click OK.

The type is removed from the Types table.

A type cannot be deleted if it has child devices associated with it.