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      Managing Asset Types
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      Managing Asset Types

      • Updated on 22 Sep 2024
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      Asset Types are defined as logical groups of Assets that the Organization wishes to manage together. Asset Types are defined by a combination of Asset Attributes, Actions, and/or Rulesets. Applications are associated to Asset Types which means that Assets that match the Asset Type criteria can be consumed by the Applications associated to them.

      Creating an Asset Type

      To create a new Asset Type:

      1. In the Assets & Conditions area of the Authorization Workspace, click image.png. The New Asset Type screen is displayed.
      2. Enter the Display Name for the new Asset Type. Must be a unique value for the Environment.
      3. Enter the Asset Template ID. Must be a unique value for the Environment.
      4. Enter a Description for the Asset Type (optional).
      5. 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).
      6. 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.
      7. 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.
      8. Click Create. The new Asset Type is created and added to the existing list of Asset Types in the Authorization Workspace.

      Note: Asset Attributes sent as part of the Authorization request can override PlainID and External templates if set to Yes. If set to No, they are not sent as part of the Authorization Request. The default is No (false).

      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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