5.6.1 Adding a custom group

In the menu area, you can assign information, such as hardware asset information and device information, to any group. Such a group is called a custom group. If you want a group that contains only certain information, add a custom group.

For example, you can make use of custom groups in the following ways:

• In the Assets module, within the Hardware Assets custom group, add a custom group called Under Repair to manage information about devices that are being repaired.

• In the Inventory module, within the Software Information custom group, add a custom group called Internal Software to manage information about software created by your company.

To add a custom group:

1. In the menu area, point to Custom Group.

2. Click the icon that appears to the right of Custom Group.

3. From the menu that appears, click .

4. In the text area that appears, enter the name for the custom group.

The custom group is added to the menu area.

Tip

You can also add a custom group as follows: In the menu area, right-click Custom Group, and then use the menu that appears.

Related Topics:

• 5.6.2 Changing the name of a custom group

• 5.6.3 Removing a custom group

• 5.6.4 Adding information to a custom group

• 5.6.5 Removing information from a custom group

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