How to edit an asset model record

Search for	Example	Results
A single word	`cat`	Topics that contain the word "cat". You will also find its grammatical variations, such as "cats".
A phrase. You can specify that the search results contain a specific phrase.	`"cat food"` (quotation marks)	Topics that contain the literal phrase "cat food" and all its grammatical variations. Without the quotation marks, the query is equivalent to specifying an OR operator, which finds topics with one of the individual words instead of the phrase.

Search for	Operator	Example
Two or more words in the same topic	`AND` `and` `+` (plus symbol) `&` (ampersand)	`cat AND dog` `"cat food"+milk` `"cat food"&"dog food"`
Either word in a topic	`OR` `or` `\|` (pipe)	`cat OR dog` `cat \| dog`
Topics that do not contain a specific word or phrase	`NOT` `not` `!` (exclamation point)	`NOT cat` `! dog`
Topics that contain one string and do not contain another	`^` (caret)	`cat ^ mouse`
A combination of search types	`( )` parentheses	`cat + (dog \| mouse)` `cat \| dog + (! mouse)`

You can edit multiple records simultaneously by selecting them in the grid and updating them in the Preview pane on the right. For more information, see Mass update.

From the main menu, select Build >Service Asset & Configuration.

From SACM Home, select Asset Models.

There are two ways to view the SACM asset model records: tree view and table view.

In the tree view:

Select the asset model.
Click , then Edit to display the selected record.

In the table view:

Select the asset model.
Click the record identifier in the Id column to display the selected record.

By default, the asset model record is displayed with the General tab selected. Click the tab you want to edit or view:

Tab	Description
General	Displays details of the selected record. For more information, see General tab.
Workflow	Displays the workflow for the model. To change the status to inactive, you must have the appropriate rights. For more information about model status, see How to retire an asset model record.
Discussions	Displays any relevant conversations about the current record. For more information about discussions, see Discussions.
History	Displays changes to the selected record. For more information about history, see History.

Save your changes.

General tab

Asset Model details

Field	Description
Model type	The asset type to which this model may be applied. For example, Device. According to the chosen model type, Service Management displays an additional field for the subtype of the model. Select a value from the drop-down list.
Display label	External (common) name of the asset model.
UNSPSC Code	Relevant UNSPSC code.
Brand	Brand of the asset model.
Parent model	Parent model of the selected asset model record.
Cost type	Type of cost. For example, hardware maintenance or software.
Category	If you select this option, the asset model is a category. This enables you to categorize a grouping of models in one theme. If selected, this record does not appear as a selectable asset model for assets. If not selected, this record does appear as a selectable asset model for assets.
Description	Detailed description of the asset model.
Depreciation scheme	Scheme on how the asset model is depreciated, such as linear, geometric, or sum of digits.
Depreciation duration	The duration of depreciation (in months) for the selected asset model. The value that you specify must be a multiple of 12, such as 24, 36, or 48.
Depreciation rate	The rate that the asset model is to be depreciated. Available when: the Geometric depreciation scheme is selected.
Total amount	Cost of the model. Available when: the Category option is not selected.
Currency	Currency for the Total amount. Available when: the Category option is not selected.