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# Use Case: Unassign an asset from a person

A common use case for Asset Panda Pro is unassigning assets from an employee or company.

## Typical configuration <a href="#tech-req-assign-to-a-person" id="tech-req-assign-to-a-person"></a>

Asset Panda Pro recommends the following configuration as a starting point for unassigning an asset from a person.&#x20;

### User/asset requirements

* User has access to Asset Panda Pro. See [Invite users to a module](/settings/users.md#invite-users-to-a-module).
* User can access and submit forms. See [Roles & permissions](/settings/roles-and-permissions.md).
* The asset record exists in the appropriate collection. See [Maintain records](/maintain-records.md).
* The asset status is **Assigned**.&#x20;

### Configure collections

The collections must contain the following fields. See [Fields](/settings/account-management/fields.md).

<table><thead><tr><th width="131.796875" valign="top">Collection</th><th width="147.25390625" valign="top">Field</th><th valign="top">Field Settings</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><p><strong>Assets</strong></p><p></p></td><td valign="top"><strong>Status</strong></td><td valign="top"><p>Single Select List with the following values:</p><ul><li>Available</li><li>Assigned</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"></td><td valign="top"><strong>Assigned To</strong></td><td valign="top"><p>Pull from the <strong>People</strong> collection, with the following settings:</p><ul><li><strong>Primary Field</strong>: <strong>Name</strong></li><li><strong>Secondary Field</strong>: <strong>Location</strong></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>People</strong></td><td valign="top"><strong>Name</strong></td><td valign="top">Text field</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"></td><td valign="top"><strong>Location</strong></td><td valign="top">Pull from the Location collection, with <strong>Primary Field</strong> set to <strong>Name.</strong></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Location</strong></td><td valign="top"><strong>Name</strong></td><td valign="top">Text field</td></tr></tbody></table>

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The name of the Assets collection may differ.
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### Configure a saved view

The following saved view should be configured. See [Saved views](/settings/account-management/saved-views.md).

* **Available Assets:** Filtered by **Status** *is equal to* **Available.**&#x20;

### Configure a form

A form with the following settings must exist to update the records to reflect the assignment. See [Forms that update records](/settings/account-management/forms/forms-that-update-records.md).

* **Form setup**:
  * **Form name**: Unassign From Person
  * **This form will**: Update records
  * **For**: Single record or Multiple records
  * **In this collection**: Assets
  * **Allow receipt of responses after submission & generate PDF**: Select as required
* **Form build**:
  * **Form description**: Use this form to unassign assets from a person after long-term possession.
  * **Add Field**: Assigned To
  * **Thank you message**: Edit as needed
  * **After form submission perform these actions**:
    * **Perform**: Replace
    * **Collection field**: Status
    * **Operation**: Available
* **Share**: Select as needed. See [Share](/settings/account-management/forms/forms-that-update-records.md#share).

### Configure an automation&#x20;

The following automation should be created to support the unassignment:

* **Automation Settings**:
  * **Automation Name**: Assign to Person - HR Notification
  * **Description**: Notify the HR Specialist that an asset has been returned.
* **When**:
  * **Trigger**: When a form is submitted
  * **Using**: Unassign from a person
* **Then**:&#x20;
  * **Type**: Send Notification
  * **Compose > To**: HR Specialist Email
  * **Compose > Subject**: An asset has been unassigned!
  * **Compose > Body**: An asset has been unassigned from a user.

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### Configure a dashboard widget

The following dashboard widget should be created to display the results of the assignment:

* &#x20;**Available Assets**
  * **Widget Type**: Chart
  * **Chart Type**: Pie
  * **Chart Name**: Available Assets
  * **Chart Description**: Available Assets
  * **Module**: Appropriate module name
  * **Data Source**: Saved Views: Available Assets
  * **Field**: Status

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## Use case example

*On Monday morning, Mary, an IT Manager, receives an email from her CEO. Tom officially retires today and will be returning his company-issued laptop. Tom must return a laptop, and Mary must ensure the return is recorded in the system.*

### Preconditions check

* **Access to Asset Panda**: Mary logs in using her IT Manager credentials.
* **Asset Assignment**: Mary confirms that a laptop is assigned to Tom.
* **Permissions**: Mary has access to submit forms and update asset records within the collection.
* **Form Access**: The Unassign from Employee Form is enabled for use.

### Laptop unassignment

1. Mary navigates to the appropriate IT Asset Management (ITAM) module in Asset Panda Pro and then selects the Assets collection.&#x20;
2. Mary filters the asset list to show only those marked as **Assigned To** Tom.&#x20;
3. Under **Forms**, Mary locates the **Unassign from Employee** form.
4. In the **Unassign from Employee** form, Mary enters the following details:
   * **Assigned To**: Clears Tom's name
   * **Status**: Available (automatically updates the record)
5. Mary reviews the details and submits the form. The **Asset Status** field shows **Available**.

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### Automated actions

When the form is submitted, the following actions occur based on configured automations:

* A notification email is sent to HR. The email subject indicates “An asset has been returned!” and the email details that Tom has returned the laptop.
* The asset’s status changes from **Assigned** to **Available**.

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### Dashboard and save view results

After the assignment, the following saved views and dashboards reflect the update:

* **Available Assets**: Mary can see all assets currently available, including Tom's returned laptop.
* **Manager Dashboard**: Mary’s manager can see a summary of all assigned assets, grouped by location and employee. Tom's asset is no longer visible as associated with Tom.
* **Assets by Person** and **Assets by Location**: These pie charts on the dashboard reflect the updated data.
* **Assets Assigned to Me**: When Tom logs into his Asset Panda account, he no longer sees the laptop listed.