Add References to an Asset

Add photos, videos, forms, issues, submittals, and other references to an asset to connect all relevant information to an asset. You can add references to assets on web and on mobile.

Add and Remove References in the Asset Tool

1. In the Assets tool, select an asset from the asset list.

2. Click the References tab in the right panel.

3. Select Add references to open the drop-down menu and select a reference type.

   • Files: Add existing project files. See Manage Files for more information about using the Files tool.

   • Forms: Create a form from a preconfigured template or add an existing form. See Create, Fill Out, and Submit Forms for details.

   • Issues: Create an issue or add an existing one. See About Issues for details.

   • Photos: Upload a new photo or video or choose an existing photo or video from the project. See About Photos for details.

   • Schedule: Add an activity from an existing schedule in the project. See About Schedule about using the Schedule tool.

   • Sheets: Add sheets that were previously added or published to the Sheets tool. See Add Sheets and Publish to the Field for details.

   • Submittals: Add existing submittals. See Work with Submittals for information about working with submittals.

   • RFIs: Create an RFI or add an existing one. See RFI Overview and subsequent topics for details on the RFI tool.

   • Cost: Add existing cost items. You must have access to the Cost Management product to add cost items. For more information, see Cost Management Overview.

     

      Note: If an account administrator has turned off a tool it is hidden in the selectable references. See [Products and Tools](https://help.autodesk.com/view/DOCS/ENU/?guid=Account_Admin_Products_and_Tools) for more information.

4. To remove a reference, hover over the reference and click .