About the Asset Inventory window
When you run a backup or backup and compare schedule on an Asset Inventory asset, the Asset Inventory agent service scans the connected devices and computers on the network and stores unique identification information about hardware, firmware, and software in the backup data. You can open the backup data in the
Asset Inventory
window, which shows the scanning results of devices and associated software in grid view.Use the
Asset Inventory
window to:- View the detailed scanning results of hardware, firmware, and software.
- Edit additional information to the scanning result if necessary.
- Add new assets from the scanning result to the asset tree.
- Update assets on the asset tree with different asset properties.
- Export product information to register on the Rockwell Automation Product Registration website.
The
Asset Inventory
window can be opened in two modes:- In read-only mode, you cannot edit the additional information or commission date of each device asset.
- In editable mode, you can edit the additional information and commission date of each device asset.
IMPORTANT:
From FactoryTalk AssetCentre version 15.00.00, you can use the standalone FactoryTalk AssetCentre Inventory Viewer to view or edit the backup data on any computer without opening or installing the FactoryTalk AssetCentre desktop client. The standalone FactoryTalk AssetCentre Inventory Viewer can be found in FactoryTalk AssetCentre installation package\version-FTAssetCentre\Tools\FTAC Utility\FTAC Inventory Viewer, where the version represents the version of FactoryTalk AssetCentre you have.
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