Frequently asked questions about linear assets |
The following are common questions about linear assets. Scan this list before you call Technical Support—you might save yourself a phone call!
Common Questions
Which screen do I use to assign a linear asset to a department for repair?
Which screen do I use to assign a different set of PM services to each section of a linear asset?
Which screen do I use to track depreciation of a linear asset?
How do I add a linear asset?
To add a linear asset, the following tasks must be completed in order:
Create segments on the Segments screen.
Identify markers on the Markers screen.
Set up the unit of measurement for marker and segment offsets on the Options screen.
Add a linear asset using the Primary Information screen.
For more information, refer to the Linear Assets Overview page.
Which screen do I use to assign a linear asset to a department for repair?
Use the Linear Assets - Primary Information screen, Assignments tab to assign a linear asset to a department for repair.
Which screen do I use to assign a different set of PM services to each section of a linear asset?
Use the Linear Assets - Primary Information screen, Individual PM tab to assign PM services to linear asset sections.
Which screen do I use to track depreciation of a linear asset?
Use the Linear Assets - Primary Information screen, Ownership/Depreciation tab to track linear asset depreciation.
Which screen do I use to create component relationships?
Use the Component Relationships screen to create component relationships.
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