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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Model form fields

There are fields on the Model form that apply to all types of models.

FieldDescription
Display nameName of the model. A system property called glide.cmdb_model.display_name.shorten controls how software model display names are generated.
ManufacturerThe company that built the model.
NameThe manufacturer-assigned name of the model or abstract name specified by the model manager, such as Field Agent Laptop.
EditionThe edition of the software model, such as Professional.
Short descriptionA brief description of the model.
Model categoriesThe categories to which the model is assigned. This field is a glide list and cannot be used to create reports.
Asset tracking strategyThe process by which the model can be tracked. Choose from the following:- Leave to Category: model is transparent and the category defines the asset class. - Create Consumable Asset: model forces the asset class to be consumable, regardless of what the category defines as the asset class. - Don't create assets: model blocks asset instantiation, regardless of what the category defines as the asset class.
Acquisition methodThe method for purchasing the model. Options are Both, Buy, or Lease.
CostThe cost of a single unit of the model.
DepreciationThe Use depreciation with fixed assets for the model.
Salvage valueThe estimated value that an asset realizes upon its sale at the end of its useful life. This value must be less than or equal to the cost of the asset.
Model numberThe specific model number assigned to the item by the manufacturer. Setting the system property glide.cmdb.makeandmodel.use_model_number_lookup to true enables you to lookup the model number of hardware models through the MakeAndModelJS script.
BarcodeThe barcode number assigned to the model. Barcodes are assigned by the manufacturer.
OwnerThe person responsible for the model.
StatusThe status of the model. Options are In Production, Retired, and Sold.
Expenditure typeThe type of expenditure. Choose from the following: - Capex: Capital expenditure is a one-time expenditure, where the value is realized over the years. For example, a photocopier. - Opex: Operational expenditure is an on-going expenditure. For example, toners for the photocopier.
CertifiedThe option that determines whether the model is approved for use.
CommentsInformation about the model that would be helpful for others to know.
AssetsThe assets created from this model. This creation can have any combination of assets and configuration items. For example, with a single hardware model you can have assets and no configuration items, configuration items and no assets, or have both.
Configuration ItemsThe configuration items created from this model. Can have any combination of assets and configuration items.
Product CatalogThe information about the model as it appears in the product catalog and service catalog. Information only appears if the model has been published to the product catalog.

Parent Topic:Models