What is an Asset?
In dScribe Catalog every piece of content is called an asset. Each asset belongs to a specific type, which defines its purpose and comes with unique properties and layout settings.
Standard Asset Types
Standard Asset Types
Reports
Datasets (including dataset elements such as columns, filters, etc.)
Definitions (e.g., business terms, data concepts that help organize knowledge for intuitive comprehension)
Custom Asset Types
Custom Asset Types
Custom asset types can be created by an admin to support specific cataloging needs. Some examples include: Technical assets, Procedures, etc.
Creating a New Asset
New assets can be created using the plus button in the top right corner of a page:
Click the plus button.
Choose an asset type.
Once an asset type is selected, a predefined template for that type will appear.
Fill in the form fields and click Save.
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Why can't I create new assets?
If you do not see the plus button or a specific asset type in the dropdown list, you likely do not have the required permissions. To gain access, ask your dScribe administrator to add you to an additional team or update your current team's permissions.
Asset Properties
Each piece of information on an asset is stored in the form of properties. These can be:
dScribe default properties (e.g. Name, Description)
Required properties
Optional properties
Not sure what a property is used for? Click the info icon next to the property name to get more details and context.
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Using AI Assistant to Create Assets
You can use our Scribbles AI Assistant to:
Create new definitions.
Generate short descriptions, saving you time and effort.
Detecting similar assets
You will receive warnings during asset creation if identical assets are detected. This helps in preventing duplication of assets, ensuring data consistency and efficiency.
