Topic
Adding a single Asset.
Description
Assets in Everbridge can be added individually or through an upload process. Even if you plan to automate your asset uploads, it is helpful to understand the steps for manually adding a single asset, as demonstrated in this tutorial.
Go to manager.everbridge.net
1. Navigate
To get started, navigate to "New Asset" from the organization's "Contacts + Assets" menu
2. Asset Fields
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
3. VCC Fields
The indicated fields may be relevant if your Everbridge solution includes Visual Command Center, and are not required.
4. Select
Start by selecting an Asset Type from the preconfigured options.
5. Asset Name
Next, enter the Asset Name.
6. External ID
Then, add an External ID value. This is the record's unique identifier and should not be used by any other asset.
7. Category
Specify a Category, if needed. This can be used by an operator in Visual Command Center to filter their map view to display assets with this label.
8. Start Time
For temporary assets, apply Start and End Times.
9. End Time
For example, you may have employees attending a week-long event at an off-site location, so the asset only needs to be alertable for the specified duration.
10. Icon
For Safety Connection Buildings, the default icon for this asset can be changed, if needed.
11. Notes
Optionally, add a note for the asset.
12. Address
For point based locations, enter the Address. Start by selecting a Country from the list.
13. Details
Then, complete the address details.
14. Lat/Long
To populate the Latitude and Longitude values for the location, select the "Geometry Coordinates" option. The values will automatically populate after choosing a Suggested Address.
15. Map View
If needed, use the "Select on Map" option. When selected, the Map View displays. Drag the pin to a precise location and select Update to save.
16. Geometry Boundary
For assets that represent a regional area and are not point-based, you can create a Geometry Boundary. Note, this option does not apply to Safety Connection Building type assets.
17. Polygon
When this option is selected, the Map View displays. Navigate to the desired area on the map, use one of the shape drawing options to create the polygon, then click Select to save. When using the Geometry Boundary option, no street address is required.
18. Asset Association
If this Asset is associated with specific individuals or groups for facility contact alerting in Visual Command Center, you can configure them here by clicking "Add Association."
19. Attributes
If needed, fill in the Additional Attributes fields that have been defined for the Asset Type.
20. Save
Click "Save" to finalize the configuration of the asset. If the intent is to manage data for this Asset Type via an upload process, consider using this asset as a template for formatting additional records.
Thank you for watching this tutorial on adding a single asset in Everbridge.
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