![[Duplicate] Consumables and the Asset Management System](https://d3t0tbmlie281e.cloudfront.net/igi/umd/sHnAqr3yZpFH2pAA.medium)
Introduction
The expenditure of filament and other consumables is tracked via a website called the Asset Management System. For example: any time an entire filament spool is used up, the total count of spools is reduced by one.
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Visit the AMS at its url, assets.tw.umd.edu
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Select the teardrop from the toolbar to reach the consumables page
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Search for the consumable with the search bar
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Pay attention to...
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The location
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The brand of the consumable (e.g. MH means MatterHackers brand filament)
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Scroll to the right and click the pencil icon for the appropriate entry to edit the quantity remaining
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Locate the USB bar code scanner and plug it into your computer
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In the MIC, it is at the front desk
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Click on the TW Chrome Extension to present more options
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Click the code box to put your cursor inside and scan the barcode on the label of the filament spool to enter the code
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Select Track Filament to reach the filament's page on the AMS
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On the following page, reduce the Quantity by one by typing in a new number
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If the Quantity falls at or below the Min. QTY, slack the LC of the Lab and inform them
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When you have updated the Quantity, select the gray Save button
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The AMS has been updated to reflect the proper stock quantity.
The AMS has been updated to reflect the proper stock quantity.
