Types are the direct grouping node above individual devices in the Device and Systems Structure. Generally, devices that are identical or part of the same system are created under the same type.
Types are shown in the Types section on their parent group or subgroup details page. In a three-level hierarchy, a type is below a subgroup. In a two-level hierarchy, a type is directly below a group.
Type Listed in the Names Section of a Subgroup's Details Page
This topic outlines types in the Device and Systems Structure. Types are also used in the Component Structure. For information on component type, click here.
Type Details Page
Each type in your VertiGIS FM database has its own details page. You can access a type's details page by clicking on a type in the Types section in the group's details page or subgroup's details page. You can also access a device's details page from the search page and then double-click the type (the level above the device) in the Navigation tree on the device's details page.
A type's details page includes the sections below.
Type
The Type section stores the type's high-level details.
Field |
Description |
|---|---|
Asset Identification Key |
The type's asset identification key. Assets in this type will inherit this asset identification key with a serialized identifier at the end to distinguish them from each other. Refer to Asset Identification Keys. |
Name |
The name assigned to the type. |
Instruction Required |
A check box that, if selected, causes Instruction Required text to appear in blue in the type details section. This text indicates special instructions or expertise is required to handle or operate devices in this type.
Instruction Required Text Displaying when Check Box Selected |
Map and integration |
A check box that indicates that assets in this type can be located using GIS projects integrated with VertiGIS FM. Refer to VertiGIS Studio Integration. |
Safety related |
A check box that indicates that employees who handle or operate devices in this type should be trained on safety procedures. |
Extended Installing Structure |
A check box that indicates whether devices in this type use an extended or simple installing structure. •If this check box is selected, devices in this type use an extended installing structure. This means an Extended Installing Structure section will appear on the type's details page. •If this check box is not selected, devices in this type use a simple installing structure. This means an Installing Structure section will appear on the type's details page. You can leave this check box unselected if you do not plan to define an installing structure for the type's devices. You cannot change this property's selection if the Extended Installing Structure or Installing Structure section has parts added to it. Refer to Installing Structures. |
Add operational hours |
A check box that, if selected, allows you to record operating hours for devices in the type. Details pages for the type's devices will include an Operational Hours section if this check box is selected. Refer to Record Operational Hours for more information. This check box is only visible if the Production check box is selected in the group details of the type's group. |
Trade |
The trade, industry, or occupation associated with assets in this type. Selectable options are stored in the Trade catalog. By default, assets you add to this type will programmatically inherit its Trade property. |
Service Level |
A classification of the possible effects of the type's devices being defective. Selectable options are stored in the Service Level catalog. Examples could include major disruption, high safety risk, or general defect. By default, devices you add to this type will programmatically inherit its Service Level property. |
Sort position |
A field in which you can enter an alphanumeric value for sorting purposes. |
Default Values
Properties entered in the Default Values section are inherited by devices added to the type. These properties are saved in the Technical Characteristics or Commercial Characteristics tab on the details page for devices in the type.
Default Values are not applied to associated devices that were added to the type before these values were saved.
You can enter properties in these fields by expanding the Default Values section when you create or edit a type.
Default Values
Field |
Description |
|---|---|
Weight [kg] |
The weight of the assets in kilograms. |
Purchase price |
The price the assets were purchased for. |
Duration warranty |
The length of the assets' warranty. |
Manufacturer |
The company that manufactured the assets. Selectable options are stored in the Contact Management module. |
Supplier |
The company that supplies the assets. Selectable options are stored in the Contact Management module. |
Installer |
The company that installed the assets. Selectable options are stored in the Contact Management module. |
Stock-taking obligatory |
Whether the assets need to be counted in inventory checks. |
Icon |
The symbol that displays the assets graphically in CAD and BIM drawings. |
Description |
A general description of the assets. |
The properties you enter in the type's Default Values section appear in the Technical Characteristics or Commercial Characteristics section on the device's details page for devices you add to the type.
Properties
The Properties section lists the Additional Properties created for the type. Additional Properties allow you to enter and store data in custom fields of any data type in the Additional Properties section on the device details, component details page, or vehicle details page for assets in the type. Refer to Flexible Properties for more information.
Property Categories
The Property Categories section lists the Property Categories created for the type. Property categories allow you to enter and store data in custom fields of any data type in a section with a custom name on the device details, component details page, or vehicle details page for assets in the type. Refer to Flexible Properties for more information.
Characteristic Values
The Characteristic Values section lists the Characteristic Values created for the type. Characteristic values allow you to enter and store multiple values in custom fields continually, on an ongoing basis, on the device details, component details page, or vehicle details page for assets in the type. Refer to Flexible Properties for more information.
Work Sheets
The Work Sheets section lists the work sheets assigned to the type. Work sheets assigned to a type can be attached to orders and maintenance strategy intervals for devices in the type.
Refer to Work Sheets for more information. Refer to Add Work Sheets to a Type for instructions on how to add or assign a work sheet to a type.
Maintenance Strategies
The Maintenance Strategies section lists the maintenance strategies currently applied for assets in the type.
Refer to Maintenance Strategies for more information.
Damage Categories
The Damage Categories section lists options that can be selected to describe damage when a user opens a service desk ticket associated with a device in this type.
Selectable options are saved in the Damage Symptoms catalog.
Extended Installing Structure
The Extended Installing Structure lists the installing structure parts, positions, and corresponding structure classes in the extended installing structure defined for devices in the type. When the installing structure is defined, individual components from your inventory can then be installed in the installing structure for each device in the type on its device details page. Refer to Installing Structures for more information.
Extended Installing Structure Section
The Extended Installing Structure section is only available if the Extended Installing Structure check box is selected in the device type details. If this check box is not selected, the Installing Structure section is available instead.
Installing Structure
The Installing Structure section lists the component types defined as being part of the simple installing structure for devices in the type. When the installing structure is defined, individual components from your inventory can then be installed in the installing structure for each device in the type on its device details page. Refer to Installing Structures for more information.
Simple Installing Structure Section
Devices
The Devices section lists the individual devices, assets, or systems in the type.
Devices Section
Double-click a device in this section to navigate to its details page.
Click the Add (
) icon to add a new device to the type. Select a device and click the Delete (
) icon to delete it.
Documents
The Documents section lists the documents, including image files, associated with the type. Refer to Document Management for more information, including instructions on how to upload a document.
Checklists
The Checklists section lists the checklists assigned to the type. Refer to Checklists and Apply Checklists to Type for more information.
Threshold Tables
The Threshold Tables section lists the threshold tables assigned to the type.
Threshold tables are paired with measures to create measurement-based maintenance strategy intervals for assets in the type.
You can create a new threshold table specifically for a type, or create a threshold table for the group and assign it to any types in the group.
Refer to Threshold Tables for more information.
If any of the sections described in this topic do not appear on the details page, you may need to edit the section authorization to show them.
