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This section contains basic information about classifications in the Metrix Asset Management system.

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Classification Structure

Below is a representation of the asset classification structure within the Metrix Asset Management System. Each asset classification structure is broken into four levels being asset class, asset type, asset sub-type, and asset group. Each of these levels are hierarchical in that:

  • Asset classes contain one or more asset types,
  • Asset types contain one or more asset sub-types, and
  • Asset sub-types contain one or more asset group.

Each asset in your Metrix Asset Management System will be assigned to an asset classification at the asset group level. Then, within the asset group definition is one or more component group definitions. Each component assigned to the asset will be ascribed to one of these component groups.

Example

The following is an example of an Asset Class, Asset Type, Asset SubType, Asset Group, and Component Group represented as a string:

Transportation - Road Infrastructure - Local Roads - Sealed Roads - Surface

A Component in the above Component Group would be associated with a Sealed Local Road in the Entities Road Infrastructure Transportation Asset stock.

Classification IDs

Using the correct ID is important when accessing Metrix via APIs or using CSV file imports. The following details the ID values that can be used for classification references.

Asset Classification ID

The asset classification ID references a classification structure down to the asset group level. Once a classification has been created, the ID value (which will remain constant regardless of classification alterations) can be found at the top of the classification configuration screen, below the ‘Classification Label’.

Component Group ID

The component group ID references a specific component group within a greater asset classification reference.Once a classification has been created, the ID value (which will remain constant regardless of classification alterations) can be found at the top of the classification configuration screen, below the ‘Classification Label’.