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Editing an asset type

This topic describes how to modify an existing asset type.

About this task

In addition to the restrictions for inherited attributes mentioned in the field descriptions, there are other restrictions when modifying an existing asset type:

Procedure
  1. Open the WebSphere® Sensor Events Administrative Console. The home page displays.
  2. Navigate to Asset Management > Asset Management.
  3. Click the asset type you want to modify.
  4. Modify any of the following fields, keeping in mind the restrictions for the attributes.
    • Name - Enter a unique and meaningful name for the asset type. This field is required.
    • Description - Enter a description of the asset type.
    • Add Class Attribute - Click this button to add class attributes for the asset type. There is no inheritance of class attributes. You can add any number of class attributes.
      • Enter a Name for the class attribute.
      • Choose a Type for the class attribute. The available options are: Date, Integer, or String
      • Enter a Value for the type of class attribute.

        If you choose Date, you can click Pick Date to choose the desired date from a calendar. Use Clear Date to remove your date selection.

      Choose Delete Attribute to remove your selections.

    • Add Key Instance Attribute - Click this button to add a key attribute. Any inherited attributes are shown. These inherited attributes cannot be deleted, and their attribute type properties cannot be modified. The inherited default value cannot be changed.
      • Enter a Name for the key attribute.
      • Choose a Type for the key attribute. The available options are: Date, Integer, or String
      • Choose a minimum and maximum length. You can enter the values directly, or use the + and - buttons.

      Choose Delete Attribute to remove your selections.

    • Add Instance Attribute - Click this button to add a instance attribute. Any inherited attributes are shown. These inherited attributes cannot be deleted, and their attribute type properties cannot be modified. The inherited default value cannot be changed.
      • Enter a Name for the instance attribute.
      • Choose a Type for the instance attribute. The available options are: Date, Integer, or String
      • Choose a minimum and maximum length. You can enter the values directly, or use the + and - buttons.
      • Specify whether the attribute is optional or mandatory.
      • Enter a Default Value, if desired.

      Choose Delete Attribute to remove your selections.

  5. Click Save to save your modifications, or click Reload to refresh the screen and remove any changes you have made.

    From this page, you can also choose to Add Child Asset Type to the current asset type, or Delete the current asset type.


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