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Audit Log

The Audit Log records every significant action on assets: creation, updates, allocations, revocations, checkouts, transfers, and more. Use it for compliance, security reviews, and troubleshooting.


1. Access Audit Logโ€‹

Navigation: Assets โ†’ Audit Log from the sidebar.


2. What Is Loggedโ€‹

ActionDescription
createdNew asset created
updatedAsset details changed
deletedAsset deleted
allocatedAsset allocated to staff
revokedAllocation revoked
checked_outAsset checked out
checked_inAsset checked in
maintenance_scheduledMaintenance scheduled
maintenance_completedMaintenance completed
transferredAsset transferred
transfer_initiatedTransfer started
reservedAsset reserved
lostAsset reported lost
brokenAsset reported broken
liquidatedAsset liquidated
warrantyAsset sent for warranty

3. Log Entry Detailsโ€‹

Each log entry typically includes:

FieldDescription
Date/TimeWhen the action occurred
AssetAsset code and name (or "deleted" if removed)
ActionType of action
DescriptionHuman-readable summary
Performed ByStaff member who performed the action
IP AddressClient IP (for security)
Old ValuesPrevious data (for updates)
New ValuesNew data after the action

4. Filteringโ€‹

  • By Asset - View all actions for a specific asset
  • By Date Range - Focus on a time period
  • By Action - e.g., only allocations or only transfers
  • By User - See what a specific user did

5. Export Audit Logโ€‹

  1. Go to Assets โ†’ Reports
  2. Select Audit Report
  3. Optionally filter by asset
  4. Choose format (PDF, Excel, CSV)
  5. Generate and download

Use Casesโ€‹

  • Compliance - Prove who did what and when
  • Security - Detect unauthorized changes
  • Troubleshooting - Trace why an asset's data changed
  • Training - Review user activity patterns