Asset Hierarchy Manage View

The Asset Hierarchy Manage View allows users to edit entity details, update hierarchy, and save or discard changes efficiently.

The Asset Hierarchy Manage View window enables users to edit existing entities with fields for Entity Name (mandatory), Entity Tag (optional), Entity Parent (mandatory), and Asset Class (optional). Dropdowns allow selecting hierarchy and classification, while Save and Cancel buttons manage updates or discard changes. The interface ensures efficient entity modification while preserving hierarchical consistency.

Asset Hierarchy Manage View

Window Heading

• Title: The window is titled "Edit Entity", indicating the purpose is to modify an existing entity’s details.

• The layout ensures clear navigation and ease of updating information.

Editable Fields

This view contains four editable fields to update the entity's information. Some fields are mandatory, and others are optional. Below is a detailed table:

Field Name	Type	Mandatory/Optional	Description
Entity Name*	Text Input Field	Mandatory	Users must provide the updated name of the entity (e.g., "Server Room" or "Parking Lot").
Entity Tag	Text Input Field	Optional	Allows users to assign or edit a unique tag for the entity (e.g., "SR-001" or "PL-102").
Entity Parent*	Dropdown Menu	Mandatory	Enables selecting a parent entity from the dropdown list, ensuring the entity remains in its hierarchy.
Asset Class	Dropdown Menu	Optional	Lets users change or update the asset class of the entity (e.g., "Building," "Site," "Machine").

Field Descriptions

1. Entity Name

   • A required field where users input or edit the entity's name.

   • Examples:

     • "Main Office"

     • "Loading Dock."

2. Entity Tag

   • This optional field allows assigning a tag for easy identification or categorization.

   • Examples:

     • "MO-101" (for Main Office)

     • "LD-302" (for Loading Dock).

3. Entity Parent

   • A dropdown menu where users can select the updated parent entity.

   • Ensures the entity remains correctly placed within the asset hierarchy.

   • Examples:

     • "Corporate Office > Region A > Building 1"

     • "Factory > Zone 2 > Equipment."

4. Asset Class

   • A dropdown to update the entity's classification.

   • Examples of asset classes:

     • Building: For structures like offices or warehouses.

     • Machine: For equipment or machinery.

     • Road: For pathways or roads.

     • Room: For specific spaces within a building.

Action Buttons

At the bottom-right corner, two action buttons are provided for completing or discarding changes:

Button Name	Function
Cancel	Closes the form and discards any changes made to the entity details.
Save	Saves the changes to the entity, updating its details within the system. Ensures validation of mandatory fields.

Button Descriptions

1. Cancel

   • Allows users to exit the window without saving updates.

   • Useful if the user decides not to proceed with modifications.

2. Save

   • Applies the changes to the entity after validating the mandatory fields.

   • Updates the hierarchy and asset class information within the system.

Additional Features

Feature	Description
Close Icon (X)	Located in the top-right corner of the window. Clicking this closes the form without saving changes.

Use Case Example

Suppose a user wants to update the details of an entity named "Conference Room A." They can,

1. Rename the entity to "Conference Room B".

2. Assign a new tag, such as "CRB-202".

3. Change the parent entity from "Building 1 > Floor 2" to "Building 2 > Floor 1".

4. Update the asset class from "Room" to "Office Space". Once the changes are made, the user can click Save to confirm.

Conclusion

The Asset Hierarchy Manage View window enables users to efficiently edit entities with fields for Entity Name, Tag, Parent, and Asset Class. It ensures accurate hierarchy management with options for saving or discarding changes. The intuitive layout and dropdown options simplify modifications while maintaining data consistency.