WebSphere brand IBM WebSphere Sensor Events, Version 6.2

Adding a child asset type

This topic describes how to add a child asset type.

About this task

You can add a new child asset type for any of the available asset types. If you select the root node, then you can create a top-level child asset type.

You cannot insert a new asset type between an existing parent and child type pair.

Procedure
  1. Open the WebSphere® Sensor Events Administrative Console. The home page displays.
  2. Navigate to Asset Management > Asset Management.
  3. Click Add Child Asset Type.
  4. In the Asset Type Details View, enter the following information:
    • 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. Choose to Save your new child asset type, or choose Cancel to return to the main root Asset Type Details View page without saving any changes.

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