# Generate QR codes

You can generate a separate QR code for each asset.

Users can scan the QR code with their smartphone and are then taken via a link directly to the corresponding asset in eliona. 

Requirements:

* Users have an eliona account and valid login credentials
* Users have sufficient permissions to access the asset 

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**Warning!**\
QR codes are not intended for use by the general public and building users.\
Only eliona users should be able to see and scan QR codes
{% endhint %}

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QR codes are not to be confused with [-> AR codes](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/english-v14/documentation/more-functions/augmented-reality)
{% endhint %}

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Generating QR codes costs no infravolts.
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## Application example

#### Give specialists quick access to information

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/Nyvwhz1kEMXcHf4HLuZ8/blobs/5tDmfXvcTjERJAzgJv8K/88ACBC5D-0CB6-4F47-9804-A5879006D0AE.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Fig. 1 – A printed QR code in a control cabinet</p></figcaption></figure>

1. You generate a QR code for an asset&#x20;
2. The QR code is saved as an image file (.png) on your computer
3. You print the code
4. You attach the printed QR code to a device that exists as an asset in eliona
5. A specialist performing maintenance work on the device scans the printed QR code with a smartphone
6. The specialist is taken to the "asset details" of the corresponding asset
7. The specialist can access relevant information, e.g. open tickets, attached documents, links, etc.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/Nyvwhz1kEMXcHf4HLuZ8/blobs/iz5znq5y8dTbXkasKfXf/174BD8AC-9EFB-4F76-B637-C43B957A8C99.png" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Fig. 2 – The asset details on a smartphone. <br>The asset details are opened after the QR code has been scanned  </p></figcaption></figure>

## Generate a QR code

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1. Open the [-> Asset details](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/english-v14/documentation/assets/configure-an-asset) of the asset for which you want to configure a QR code
2. Make sure that you are on the tab **General \[A]** .
3. Click on **QR code \[B]** \
   ▷ The QR code is downloaded as an image file (.png)


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