To add a stock condition attribute to an asset

The procedure to add a stock condition attribute to an asset is as follows:

1. Using the global search facility, type in the first few characters of the asset address 1.
2. With the results displayed in the Asset tab, double-click on the row containing the exact record match. Where the expected record is not listed, a more advanced search can be conducted using the spy-glass icon ().
3. Click on Asset Details. The Asset Details window is displayed for the current asset.
4. Click on Stock Condition 1. The Stock Condition tab is activated.
5. Click on New Survey Attribute. The Attribute Details window is displayed.
6. Using the Element, Component and Attribute drop-down fields, select the inter-related parameter values to pinpoint the inherent feature of the property against which a future planned repair, upgrade or service might be linked.
7. Enter the Installation date for the attribute using the calendar icon (), or type in the value directly (format DD/MM/YY or DD/MM/YYYY).
8. Where the attribute is being added retrospectively as a result of Completed work, activate the corresponding tick box provided; the adjacent Data source field is automatically updated to Completed Works 2.
9. Select the Surveyor who conducted the stock condition survey linked to the identified attribute: (a) Click on the spy-glass icon () - The Search Contact window is displayed; (b) Enter sufficient contact or contact group details into the search fields provided and click on Search - The Select Contact window is displayed, returning all possible matches; (c) Double-click on the row containing the exact record match or use Refine Search to enter alternative criteria - The name of the Surveyor is displayed in the corresponding field 3.
10. Enter the Survey date using the calendar icon (), or type in the value directly (format DD/MM/YY or DD/MM/YYYY).
11. Choose an Effective from date for this new stock condition attribute i.e. the date on which the attribute came into effect 4.
12. Choose an Effective to date if the stock condition attribute is to be time bound; a blank field means the attribute will be continually valid.
13. Use the Notes field to add contextual information relevant to the new stock condition attribute.
14. Click on Save. The new entry is displayed in the Stock Condition Data grid, within the nested elemental structure.

Tip

1 Use the Left () and Right () scrolling arrows to reveal additional tabs that might be hidden from view.

Note

1 The search facility will return all possible matches for any corresponding address field once the Number of characters before an automatic search commences system preference is reached.

2 By default, the Data source field displays the value Cx.

3 Only one contact or contact group can be linked as the surveyor at any one time.

4 The Effective from date defaults to the current system date and cannot be left blank.

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