Managing Asset Types
    • 24 Mar 2024
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    Creating an Asset Type

    To create a new Asset Type:

    1. In the Assets & Conditions area of the Authorization Workspace, click New Asset Type. The New Type screen is displayed.
    2. Enter the Asset Template ID for the new Asset Type.
    3. Enter a Description for the Asset Type (optional).
    4. In the Logo URL field, enter the URL of the logo you wish to appear next to the Asset Type in the Authorization Workspace (optional).
    5. In the Define Assets Source area, select where the Assets are located. Options include:
      • Request: Assets are virtual and are sent in the Authorization Request.
      • External: Assets that are fetched from an External Source.
      • PlainID: Internal Assets that have been defined in the Platform.
    6. In the Define Asset Type Data Settings field, select whether you want this new Asset Type to be used for data filtering. This means that the Asset Type can be used to define Policies as well as for Dynamic Data Mapping.
    7. Click Create. The new Asset Type is created and added to the existing list of Asset Types in the Authorization Workspace.

    Note: Any Asset information sent in the request (when you have defined PlainID as the Asset type and select Yes for Asset Type Data Settings), will override any other information when the request is sent to the PDP.

    Information about Asset Types
    In the PDP, both Virtual and Internal Assets are supported. In the PAA, Virtual Assets, in addition to External Assets are supported.

    If you have a specific use-case that would require the use of different Assets across the PAA and PDP, PlainID encourages you to reach out to our Global Services team to assist in tailoring a solution.

    Deleting an Asset Type

    To delete an Asset Type:

    1. In the Authorization Workspace, click Assets & Conditions.
    2. In the Asset Types area, select the Asset you would like to delete. The Asset Type Details screen is displayed.
    3. Click Delete Asset Type. A confirmation message is displayed.
    4. Click Delete. The Asset Type is deleted.

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