The Details tab contains all of the main details for the asset. This tab is available for Fixed, Equipment, Property and Software assets. Some fields are not available for all classes.
The information on the Details tab is:
Asset Number - This is the unique identifier for the asset. This number is assigned by Pinnacle when the asset is added, and cannot be changed.
Asset Class - This is the class of the asset, either Fixed, Equipment, Property or Software. This field is set by Pinnacle when you add a new asset, and cannot be edited.
Asset Category - This is the category of the asset. The category for the asset is determined by the category of the asset type for the asset. You cannot change the category for the asset itself, but if the category for the asset type is changed, that change will be reflected on the asset.
Asset Type - This is the asset type for the asset. You must select an asset type from the list of asset types set up in the Asset Types table. You can select the sort order of the Asset Type drop down list by clicking the ellipse button (...) next to the Asset Type field, and then clicking on the column heading you wish to sort by when the list of Asset Types and their categories are displayed. If you double-click an asset type in this list, it will be selected as the asset type for the asset.
Asset Description - This is the asset description for the asset. You can select an asset description from the list of asset descriptions set up in the Asset Descriptions table. Asset descriptions linked to the selected asset type are displayed at the top of the asset descriptions list.
Barcode Number - This is the number on the barcode label attached to the asset. The barcode number is eight alphanumeric characters in length. If you type in less than eight characters, Pinnacle will pad the field to the full eight characters.
Equipment ID - This is a unique equipment identifier. This field is only available to equipment assets.
Access Code - This is the access code for the asset. You can select an access code from the list of access codes set up in the Access Codes table.
Linked To - If the asset is a child asset, this is the asset number of the head asset to which the asset is linked. If the asset is a head asset in a group of linked assets, the flag "HEAD ASSET" will be displayed. If this field is blank, then the asset is not linked to any others.
Loanable - This indicates whether the asset is loanable or not. If an asset is loanable, it can be given out on a loan. This field is available to fixed, equipment and property assets.
On Loan - This indicates whether the asset is currently on loan.
Brand - This is the brand name of the asset, or the name of the company that manufactured the asset. This field is available to fixed, equipment and software assets.
Model - This is the model number of the asset. This field is available to fixed, equipment and software assets.
Serial Number - This is the serial number of the asset, which was assigned to it by the manufacturer. This field is available for fixed, equipment and software assets.
Part Number - This is the part number of the asset, which was assigned to it by the manufacturer. This field is available for fixed, equipment and software assets.
Owner Code - This is the ownership code for the asset. You can select an owner code from the list of owners set up in the Ownerships table. Changes to the owner code are recorded, and can be displayed in the Ownership History report.
Location - This is the location code of the physical location where the asset is held. You must select a location from the locations that have been set up in the Property Module.
Location Full Name - This is the location name of the physical location where the asset is held. The Location Full Name is displayed below the Location code.
Parent - This is the logical parent location of the asset. This can be different to the physical location. This field is only available for equipment assets.
Supplier - This is the supplier from which the asset was acquired. You can select a supplier from the list of suppliers set up in the Suppliers table.
Reference Number - This is a default reference number for the asset. You can change the name and the format of this field if you wish.
Last Stocktake - This is the date the asset was last recorded during a stocktake. This date will be automatically updated by the system when you perform a barcode stocktake.
Condition Code - This is a two-character code to describe the current condition of the asset.
Status - This is the current status of the asset. This field is automatically updated by Pinnacle to reflect any actions that have been performed on the asset. This field cannot be changed.
User Defined Status - This is the user-defined status that you can select for the asset. You can select a user defined status code from the list of status codes set up in the User Defined Status Codes table.
Criticality - This is the criticality code for the asset. You can select a criticality code from the list of codes that have been defined in the Criticality Codes table. This field is only available for equipment assets.
Acquisition Date - This is the date that the asset was acquired. This date is used as the starting date for depreciation calculations for the asset.
Acquisition Price - This is the price that the asset was acquired for.
Value Added Tax - This is the VAT (Value Added Tax) payable on the acquisition price.
Total Price - This is the Acquisition Price plus the VAT. This is used as the starting amount for depreciation calculations for the asset.
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