What are equipment types?
Understand how equipment types are used to standardize operations across the entire organization.
Equipment types represent the official classification of equipment used within the organization.
They are shared across all companies in the organization and provide a standardized reference for registrations, tracking, inspections, maintenance, violations, reports, and other platform features.
Examples of equipment types include:
- Truck
- Pickup Truck
- Ambulance
- Forklift
- Stair Truck
- Pushback Vehicle
- Tractor
- Dolly
- GPU
All users see the same equipment types regardless of the company they belong to.
How to create a new type
To create a new equipment type:
- Navigate to Equipment > Types.
- Click New Type.
- Define:
- Type name
- Description (optional)
- Representative icon
- Click Create and Save.
The new type will become available throughout the organization.
Custom icons and AI
When creating a type, you can define a representative icon.
After creation, the platform allows AI-powered icon generation to automatically create icons that visually represent the equipment.
Important information
- Equipment types are shared across all companies within the organization.
- Changes affect the entire organization.
- Types should be generic and standardized whenever possible.
- Types serve as the foundation for company-specific categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can view equipment types?
All users within the organization.
Are types different for each company?
No. Equipment types are shared organization-wide.
Can I create custom icons?
Yes. You can upload your own images or generate icons using AI.