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How to Manage Usage Options in eQuip

 How to Manage Usage Options in eQuip Overview


Usage Options in eQuip are managed from the Usage Options page within the Admin area.

The Usage Options page displays the following information:

  • Usage Label
  • Usage Description
  • Obsolescence Percent

Existing Usage Options can be edited using the pencil icon. New Usage Options can also be added from this page.

Access Usage Options
  1. Log in to eQuip.
  2. From the navigation menu, expand Admin.
  3. Select Manage Application Settings.
  1. Select Usage Options.

The Usage Options page will display the currently configured options.

Edit an Existing Usage Option
  1. Locate the Usage Option that needs to be changed.
  2. Select the pencil icon on the right side of the applicable row.
  3. Update the appropriate information.
  4. Save the changes.
  5. Return to the Usage Options list and verify that the updated information is displayed correctly.
Add a New Usage Option
  1. Navigate to: Admin > Manage Application Settings > Usage Options
  2. Select Add new record at the top of the Usage Options page.
  3. Enter the information required for the new Usage Option.
  4. Save the new record.
  5. Verify that the new option appears in the Usage Options list.
Delete a Usage Option

The Usage Options page displays a red X next to each existing Usage Option.

To remove an option:

  1. Locate the Usage Option that needs to be removed.
  2. Select the red X next to the applicable record.
  3. Follow any prompts presented by eQuip to complete the removal.

Before deleting an existing Usage Option, verify that the option is no longer required.

Understanding the Usage Options List

The Usage Options page includes three primary fields.

Usage Label

The name assigned to the Usage Option.

Examples shown in the provided configuration include:

  • Continual
  • Partial 70-90
  • Over Half
  • Halftime
  • Less Half
  • Not In Use
  • Disposed
  • Available
  • Retired
  • Stored

Usage Description

Provides additional information describing the Usage Option.

For example, the screenshot shows Continual with the description At Peak Capacity and Retired with the description Retired Asset.

Obsolescence Percent

Displays the Obsolescence Percent associated with the Usage Option.

The screenshot shows that different Usage Options can have different values. For example, Partial 70-90 displays 0.8, Over Half displays 0.6, and Halftime displays 0.5.

The appropriate value should be based on the configuration requirements for the environment.

Important Considerations

Before changing Usage Options:

  • Review the existing Usage Label and Description.
  • Confirm that you are editing the correct record.
  • Verify the appropriate Obsolescence Percent before changing it.
  • Avoid creating duplicate Usage Labels unless they are intentionally required.
  • Exercise caution when deleting existing Usage Options.
Summary

Usage Options can be managed by navigating to:

Admin > Manage Application Settings > Usage Options

From this page, use:

  • Add new record to create a Usage Option.
  • The pencil icon to modify an existing Usage Option.
  • The red X to remove a Usage Option.
  • Refresh to refresh the displayed list.

After making a change, review the Usage Options list to confirm that the new configuration is displayed correctly.