Issues overview

This is where the classification system code is used.

A classification code is applied to all jobs and is therefore a mandatory field when logging a job. Classification codes can be organized into a hierarchy of up to 5 levels deep.

The classification code plays an important role in searching, reporting, escalation and automation throughout HelpMaster.

The image below displays the hierarchical list of classification codes. Note the text box at the bottom of the screen that displays the “flattened” hierarchy, i.e. Issues>Helpdesk>Software>Microsoft>Outlook. This is what gets displayed on the job screen.

Classification codes can be created, deleted and modified. A classification code can be placed in one position in the tree and then moved to another via drag ’n drop.

In order to assist with keeping the classification code hierarchy well-defined and standardized, HelpMaster also supports the concept of Virtual classification codes. These are groupings of classification codes that can be bulk-updated, bulk-deleted and bulk-added to existing issue nodes.

See Also

Creating, updating, deleting classification codes

Virtual classification codes

Using Classification codes in other features

Create Knowledge base articles and link them to the classification hierarchy

Create job templates with pre-filled classifications - see Templates Overview

Run reports based on job classification - see Reports

Automate around the classification - see Priority Manager and Triggered Events

Build Workflow based on the classification - see Workflow Overview