During implementation, Maintained Group (Asset Group or Rebuildable Item) names should be established. Maintained Groups represent groups of assets that are virtually identical. Generally, a Maintained Group is defined for each Manufacturer
and Model Number combination. Examples include Acme Model 123 Pump and Ford F150 2002 Truck.

To set up Maintained Groups:

1. Navigate to the Maintained Group (Master Item) window. The Master Item window is used to create Maintained Groups, Activities, and Rebuildable Items.
2. Enter the Maintained Group name in the Item field.
3. Enter a Description for this Maintained Group, up to 240 characters.
4. Use the @Asset Group template to quickly apply attribute values, and to ensure that the appropriate attributes are applied.
a. Select TOOLS from the Tools menu. From the drop down list, select COPY FROM.
b. Select the @Asset Group template from the list of values.
The following table presents the necessary attribute values that are applied automatically to the Maintained Group, when using the template:

5. Access the Inventory Tab. In the Serial region, select Predefined for the Generation value.
6. Define a Starting Prefix and Starting Number for this Maintained Group. When a new asset is created for this Maintained Group, the system will default the prefix, along with the starting number sequence.
7. Optionally, select the paperclip Attachments icon to attach relevant documents, such as drawings, standard procedures, and reference guides, to this Maintained Group. You can attach file, URL, and text attachments.
8. Save your work.

To associate Maintained Groups with multiple organizations:
1. From the Master Item window, select TOOLS from the Tools menu.
2. Select Organization Assignment.
3. Enter additional organizations in the available table.
4. After saving your work, you can create Assets for this Maintained Group.