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Attributes are the building blocks that define the specific details you want to track for each asset within a type. They are fields of an asset type, just like Jira Custom Fields, and they are system-wide. For example, the “Employee” asset type can have attributes such as Employee ID, First Name, Last Name, National ID Number, etc.
On the Attributes page, you can create, edit, and delete attributes.
Important Considerations
Global Impact: Changes to attributes (edits or deletions) affect all asset types that use them.
Multi-Value Attribute Caution: Avoid modifying options for multi-value attributes already in use with assets.
Re-indexing: Any attribute changes require re-indexing of assets for the update to reflect.
Create a new Attribute
Navigate to Asset Type Schemes > Attributes.
Click Create Attribute.
Define the Attribute:
Name: Provide a clear and descriptive name for the Attribute.
Type: Select the appropriate type from the options below:
Options | Descriptions |
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Asset List | Allows users to select an existing asset from a list during data entry. |
Asset List by Asset Types | Allows users to select an existing asset type from a list. You need to select asset types to add. |
Cascading Dropdown | Creates a dependent dropdown menu – a tree-like attribute with unlimited depth. Here is how you add a new option:
You can add existing options to the nodes, and click the Edit (✏️ ) icon to edit and the Delete (  |
Checkbox | Use this for a true/false option or to allow selecting multiple choices from a limited set of options. |
Date Picker | Allows users to select a date from a calendar interface. |
Date Time Picker | Similar to Date Picker, but allows selecting both date and time. |
Dropdown List | It’s a simple dropdown. Provides a predefined list of options for users to choose from. |
Encrypted | Allows you to add encrypted attributes to your Asset Types. These attributes store their values in an encrypted form. After creating the Encrypted attribute, define an encryption key to bind attribute value visibility to a password check.  If an encryption key is defined for the asset type, users must enter the encryption key to see the encrypted key value. If the entered encryption key is invalid, the attribute value will not be shown.  |
IP | Text field with IP mask. |
IPv6 | Text field with IP version 6 mask. |
Jira Multiple Users Select | Enables selecting multiple Jira users from a list. |
Jira Organizations | Allows selecting Jira organizations. Can be single or multi-selectable. To be able to utilize this, you must set your JSD Admin User. Navigate to Assets > Settings > General Settings, and select your Jira Service Desk admin user. 
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Jira Project | Provides a dropdown list of all Jira projects. Can be single or multi-selectable. |
Jira Project Components | Lets users select components associated with a specific Jira project. Can be single or multi-selectable. |
Jira Project Versions | Enables selecting versions associated with a specific Jira project. Can be single or multi-selectable. |
Jira Single User Select | Allows selecting a single Jira user from a list. Alternative text is not permitted. |
Jira User Picker (Free text input is enabled) | Similar to Jira Single User Select, but permits manual entry of usernames if not found in the list. |
List Box | It’s the same as the dropdown list. |
List Box - Multiple | Enables multiple select options. |
Number Float (with decimals) | This attribute type is for numerical values with decimals. |
Number Long (without decimals) | Use this for whole numbers (integers) without decimals. |
Radio Button | Provides a set of mutually exclusive options where only one can be selected. Better when the number of options is limited. If there are many options, use List Box instead. |
Text | This basic attribute type allows users to enter free-form text. |
Text Area | Similar to Text, but provides a larger space for multi-line entries. |
URL | Text field with URL mask. |
) icon to delete. Check out the example below which features multiple levels of hierarchy: Click Save.
After creating the Attribute, you can add it to an Asset Type.