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title: "Add Asset Subtypes"
slug: "add-asset-subtypes"
updated: 2024-01-29T13:18:51Z
published: 2024-01-29T13:20:00Z
canonical: "kb.dataparc.com/add-asset-subtypes"
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# Add Asset Subtypes

**Purpose:** Build the Asset Type Tree by adding subtypes. Define properties of an asset type that will be inherited by subtypes.

**Task:** Create a new subtype of the root CapstoneAssetType, then another subtype beneath that. Define a property at the higher-level asset type and see that it is inherited by the subtype.

**Steps:**

1. Select the Asset Maintenance option in the Asset section of the Home Tab.

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2. Right-click the root CapstoneAssetType and select Add Subtype.

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3. Name the new asset type. Note that spaces will be removed and the text “Type” will be appended to the name on saving.

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4. Create another subtype beneath the new asset type.

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5. Name the asset type.

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6. Select the higher-level asset type, then go to the Properties tab. Click in the new item row to create a new property of the asset type. Enter at least a name for the property. Save.

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7. Select the lower-level asset type to see that the property is inherited.

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