A secondary identifier (number) that can be associated with prime objects, i.e. documents, physical items and virtual items. The cross-reference type is user-definable. Examples of cross reference types are:

• NATO Number,
• National Stock Number,
• Catalogue Number,
• Company XYZ's Item Number,
• ISBN Number, etc.

You can use any defined cross-reference number to access a primary object in AssetWise. AssetWise also maintains cross-references to manufacturers and their numbers allocated to the object.

See also OBJECT, OBJECT IDENTIFICATION, and PRIME IDENTIFIER.