Create Defect

To create a new defect, click the Create Defect button in the top right corner of the screen.

• Element ID – The Element ID dropdown is the FHWA ID given to the element.
• Element Name – The Element Name textbox indicates the name of the defect and will be displayed as "[Element ID] [Element Name]" when referenced throughout AssetWise Inspections.
• Classification – The Classification textbox displays whether the element is a physical element, protective system, or defect. This field cannot be edited.
• Asset Types – The Asset Types checkboxes allow the admin to indicate which asset types can be affected by the defect. Some defects are likely to affect multiple asset types, while others are unique to a specific asset type.
• Add Physical Element and/or Protective System – The Physical Element and Protective System boxes allow the admin to associate specific physical elements and/or protective systems with the defect.
  • To link a physical element or protective system to the defect, click the symbol for either and select the desired item from the dropdown:
    
  • To delete an item that has been added, click the symbol for the desired item. Note: Associating physical elements, protective systems, and defects can be done during creation of any of the three elements.
• Save or Cancel – Click the Save button to complete the creation of the defect. Click the Cancel button to cancel the creation of the defect.