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Field permissions control which work order fields users can edit under specific conditions. Configure restrictions under Settings at the portfolio level using three tabs: Restrict by type, Restrict by status, and Restrict by time.

Restrict by type

Restrict specific fields to read-only for selected work order types and roles.
AssetOps Field Permissions Restrict by Type tab with field toggles for Title, dates, Status, and Category with expanded configuration

Restrict individual fields by work order type and role

For each field, such as Title, Start date & time, Due date & time, Status, or Category:
  1. Enable the toggle to activate the restriction.
  2. Expand the rule and select Choose work order types.
  3. Choose Only these roles or Except these roles, then select roles in the dropdown.
  4. Select Edit to save.

Restrict by status

Lock fields when a work order reaches specific statuses.
AssetOps Field Permissions Restrict by Status tab with Fields at For Review expanded showing work order types, exclude fields, roles, and exclude for actions

Lock fields at For Review, Complete, Cancelled, or Failed status

Status-based rules include: Expanded configuration options:
  • Choose work order types — Scope the rule by program
  • Exclude fields — Keep specific fields editable (for example, Status)
  • Apply toOnly these roles or Except these roles
  • Exclude for actions — Allow Add comment or Add attachment while fields are locked

Restrict by time

Lock the entire work order record when a date condition is met.
AssetOps Field Permissions Restrict by Time tab with Lock record after due date passes rule expanded

Lock records after the due date or after due date plus grace period

Time-based rules include: Each rule supports Choose work order types, Exclude fields, role scope, and Exclude for actions options similar to status-based rules.
Last modified on August 18, 2026