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<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>This article explains how to create a custom flexible asset to record where firmware or driver updates can be downloaded and track related information, such as the release date and release notes.</p> <p>Instructions</p> <p>For help creating new flexible assets, see <a href="https://kaseya.vanillacommunities.com/kb/articles/aliases/itglue/hc/en-us/articles/360004933637-Quick-guide-for-flexible-assets" rel="noopener nofollow">Quick guide for flexible assets</a>.</p> <ol><li>From <strong>Account > Flexible Asset Types</strong>, click the <strong>+New</strong> button. <p><br><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/V9XG0TSZAQC1/flexible-assets-it-glue.png" alt="Flexible_Assets___IT_Glue.png" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></p> </li> <li>Enter <em>Firmware/Drivers</em> in the <strong>Name</strong> field, select a relevant <strong>Icon</strong>, and enter a short <strong>Description</strong>.</li> <li>In the <strong>Fields</strong> section, edit your template to match the table further below.</li> <li>Click <strong>Save</strong>.</li> </ol><p><em>The fields your firmware/drivers Flexible Asset will need to have:</em></p> <table><tbody><tr style="background-color: DCDCDC;"><td><strong>Order</strong></td> <td><strong>Field Name and Options</strong></td> <td><strong>Enable Checkboxes </strong></td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td> <ul><li> <strong>Name:</strong> Name</li> <li> <strong>Kind:</strong> Text</li> <li> <strong>Hint:</strong> Specify a name that displays in search results, as tags, etc.</li> </ul></td> <td> <ul><li>Required</li> <li>Show in List</li> <li>Use for title</li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td> <ul><li> <strong>Name:</strong> Configuration item</li> <li> <strong>Kind:</strong> Tag</li> <li> <strong>Type:</strong> Configurations</li> <li> <strong>Hint:</strong> Select a hardware device.</li> </ul></td> <td> <ul><li>Required</li> <li>Show in List</li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td> <ul><li> <strong>Name:</strong> Firmware/Driver URL</li> <li> <strong>Kind:</strong> Textbox</li> <li> <strong>Hint: </strong>Enter a link to the download page.</li> </ul></td> <td> <ul><li>Show in List</li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td> <ul><li> <strong>Name:</strong> Firmware/Driver file</li> <li> <strong>Kind:</strong> Upload</li> <li> <strong>Hint</strong>: Upload the download file.</li> </ul></td> <td> <ul><li>Show in List</li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td> <ul><li> <strong>Name:</strong> Release date</li> <li> <strong>Kind:</strong> Date</li> <li> <strong>Hint:</strong> Enter the release date (see the release notes).</li> </ul></td> <td> <ul><li>Show in List</li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td> <ul><li> <strong>Name:</strong> Release notes and URL</li> <li> <strong>Kind:</strong> Textbox</li> <li> <strong>Hint:</strong> Copy and paste the release notes and the URL.</li> </ul></td> <td> <ul><li>N/A</li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td> <ul><li> <strong>Name:</strong> Notes</li> <li> <strong>Kind:</strong> Textbox</li> </ul></td> <td> <ul><li>N/A</li> </ul></td> </tr></tbody></table> </article> </main>