How to add attachments in eQuip.

Adding Attachments In eQuip 

  • There are multiple ways to add attachments in eQuip such as: 
    • While editing individual assets in a search 
      • Go to ASSETS > Edit Assets > Search and Edit in Grid 
      • Choose Apply Filter 
      • Left-click an asset in the list and choose Edit This Item 
      • Choose the Attachments tab and then the Add Attachments button 
    • Transferring Assets (adds attachments to the transaction) 
      • Go to ASSETS > Transfer Assets > Transfer Assets To Contract 
      • Choose Create Asset Transfer 
      • Expand the Attachment List section 
      • Choose Add Attachments 
    • During transaction tracking workflows that generate reports can be configured to attach the report to an asset automatically (such as the DD1149 workflow) 

 

Managing Attachments In eQuip 

  • Go to TOOLS > Manage Attachments 
  • The Manage Attachments window will open 
    • You will now be presented with a list of the attachments within eQuip. 
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  • You can narrow down the search by utilizing the search fields at the top of the Manage Attachments window and then choosing Apply Filter. 
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    • This search can be configured 
      • Go to ADMIN > Manage Application Settings >Asset Search Configuration 

      • Choose Manage Attachment from the Name dropdown list   
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  • You can also see following information for each attached file: 
    • File Name 
    • File Notes (if any were entered) 
    • Created By (if created by a user) 
    • Created Date 
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  • Choosing the arrow to the left of the attachment information will give you the list of the assets that the file is attached to.   
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    • To add asset to the list of assets which the file is attached to: 
      • Choose Add Asset 
      • Enter values for the search fields (if necessary) to narrow down your search 
      • Choose Apply Filter 
      • Check the box for each asset that you want to include 
      • Choose Add Selected Asset 
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    • Multiple Assets May be added at one time by Selecting from the Search Results


    • The Add Asset search can be configured 
      • Go to ADMIN > Manage Application Settings >Asset Search Configuration 
      • Choose Add Asset In Attachment from the Name dropdown list 
  • To delete an asset from the list, choose the  
  • You can choose the Add Attachment button to add another file or URL attachment in eQuip 
    • The attachment can then be attached to any asset in eQuip through Manage Attachments 
  • If you have created the same attachment twice (or multiple times) with different assets associated with each attachment 
    • Check the box for each of the each of the duplicate attachments 
    • Choose Merge Attachment Record 
    • Refresh the list by choosing Apply Filter and you will find that the assets are now merged under one attachment of that name 
  • To upload more than one attachment at one time for use in eQuip: 
    • Choose Import Bulk Attachments 
      • Perform one of the following 
        • Choose the Select button and then choose your file(s) 
        • Choose Open 
      • Drag your files from a folder on your hard drive to the Drop Files Here area of the window 
        • Close the window 
  • Left-clicking the link of any attachment in the list will download it to your Downloads folder