Add fields to connector-harvested technical asset types

You can extend technical asset types that were automatically created by connectors by adding custom fields to capture additional metadata not provided by the connector. This allows you to enhance your technical metadata model with organization-specific information while preserving the core structure from your datasources.

To add custom fields to a connector-harvested technical asset type:

1. Navigate to Configuration > Governance > Technical Assets.
2. In either the Containment or Inheritance hierarchy view, locate and select the connector-harvested asset type you want to enrich.
3. Select the Fields tab in the side panel.
4. Click Create Field to add a new custom field.
5. Configure the field properties:
   1. Enter a Name for the field.

      Use a clear, descriptive name that indicates the field's purpose.

   2. Select a Field Type appropriate for the data you want to capture. Available field types include:
      • Text: For single-line text values
      • Text Area: For multi-line text content
      • Number: For numeric values
      • Date: For date values
      • Boolean: For true/false values
      • Enumeration: For selecting from predefined values
      • Asset Reference: For linking to other assets
      • URL: For web links
      • Email: For email addresses
   3. For the Requirement setting, note that only Optional is available.
      Note: Custom fields added to connector-harvested asset types can only be optional to prevent conflicts with the harvesting process.
   4. Provide a Description that explains the purpose and expected values for this field.
   5. Assign the field to a Category to group related fields together.
   6. Configure display settings:
      • Display on Table: Determine if and how the field appears in asset listing tables
      • Show in Details Tab: Control visibility on the details page
      • Display in Column: Specify layout positioning
      • Show if Empty: Determine visibility when no value exists
      • Persist in Filters: Keep filter selections across sessions
   7. Configure any type-specific settings for your selected field type.

      For example:

      • For Enumeration fields: Define the list of allowed values
      • For Asset Reference fields: Specify which asset types can be referenced
      • For Number fields: Set minimum/maximum values or decimal precision
6. Click Save to create the new field.
7. Arrange the new field in the desired position using drag and drop or the move up/down options.
8. You can integrate your custom fields with the connector-harvested fields in any order that makes sense for your governance model.
9. Click Save to apply all changes to the asset type.