Map values when changing an asset attribute type

Choose how existing asset values should be translated when you change an attribute to Dropdown, Typeahead, or Yes / No.

Where to find it: Settings → Assets & Reports → select an asset type → attributes

1. Change the attribute's Type. For a compatible change, Map existing values lists the old values and how many stored values use each one. Values used as defaults are identified too, even if no current asset uses them.
2. For Dropdown or Typeahead, edit the options you want to keep.
3. Choose the new value beside each old value. You can map several spellings to one option, such as wet and WET to Wet, or map Typeahead values such as Active and Retired to Yes and No.
4. Leave Automatic selected to use the normal conversion, or choose Clear value to leave that value empty.
5. Review the conversion warnings, then select Save. Confirm if the change will clear values or remove rules.

Large lists show up to 200 old values, or fewer when values are very long. The shown/total count indicates when the list is limited. Any value you have not explicitly mapped uses Automatic conversion.

Mappings apply to stored asset values and attribute defaults. Related service and inspection-report rule comparisons are converted with the same mappings where they can be carried over. Review any rule warnings shown before saving. Published report history stays on its original version.

Mapping is available from text, barcode, number, Yes / No, Dropdown, and Typeahead to a different Dropdown, Typeahead, or Yes / No type. Photo, multi-select, and GPS location conversions use their existing conversion previews.

Changes remain unsaved until you select Save. Each mapped option must be present in the new option list. An automatically converted value that does not match a kept option is cleared; the preview shows that impact.