Asset types

An asset type is a category grouping assets of the same nature. All assets of the same type share the same properties and relationship possibilities.

Access

1. Go to Organization → Metamodel
2. Select the "Assets" tab

Create an asset type

1. Click "Create asset type"
2. Fill in Name, Description, Icon, and Color
3. Click "Create"

The type is created. Note that every asset automatically has a Name field. You will then add Properties and Relationships to define the rest of its structure.

Modify an asset type

1. Click the edit icon of the type
2. Modify desired attributes
3. Click "Validate"

Modifications are applied immediately. Existing assets reflect the changes.

note

Changing the name doesn't affect data. Assets keep their properties.

Delete an asset type

Irreversible deletion

Deleting a type deletes all assets of this type and their data.

1. Click the edit icon of the type
2. Click the delete icon
3. Enter the type name to confirm
4. Click "Confirm"

Pre-deletion checks

Before deleting, verify:

• How many assets will be deleted
• Relationships that will be lost
• Impacted views and diagrams

Recommended asset types

To get started, here are common enterprise architecture types:

Layer	Suggested types
Business	Capabilities, Processes, Actors, Products
Functional	Applications, Services, Data objects
Technical	Infrastructure components, Servers, Databases
Organizational	Teams, Departments, Vendors

Best practices

• Start with 3-5 types: Add more as needed
• Document each type: Description helps users
• Choose distinctive colors: Facilitates diagram reading
• Avoid duplicates: A "Server" and a "Machine" create confusion