Create a Component From the Container Asset Examples

In this example, a new sign is installed on Bridge 509. In the system, Sign 198 is created and connected as a component to Bridge 509. The Sign's relationship as a component to Bridge was created in Structure Manager.

1. Click the Assets tab.
2. In the List view, select Bridge 509 and click View.
3. Click the Components tab.
4. In the Breadcrumb bar, click Create and select Sign.

When creating an asset from the Components tab, the Create menu only displays the assets with a relationship to the container asset.

5. Select the sign's location on the bridge and click Next.
6. Enter the sign details, enter 198 for the Sign ID, and click Finish & Save.

Sign 198 displays as a component of Bridge 509.

In this example, a storm culvert is installed as part of a bridge. Storm Culvert 199 is created and connected as a component to Bridge 509. Storm Culverts have two Bridge relationships established in Structure Manager. You need to choose which connection to set when creating the Storm Culvert asset.

1. Click the Assets tab.
2. In the List view, select Bridge 509, and click View.
3. Click the Components tab.
4. In the Breadcrumb bar, click Create and select Storm Culvert.

When creating an asset from the Components tab, the Create menu only displays the assets with a relationship to the container asset.

5. Select which Bridge connection that should be used and click Save.
6. Select the storm culvert's location and click Next.
7. Enter the storm culvert details, enter 199 for the Culvert ID, and click Finish & Save.

Storm Culvert 199 displays as a component of Bridge 509.