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title: "Check-out and check-in feature configuration"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/AIP/10256478/Check-out%20and%20check-in%20feature%20configuration"
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> Macro (aura-html)

The Assets & Inventory Plugin for Jira is highly customizable, similar to JIRA itself. However, the check-out and check-in functionality isn't enabled by default. This guide will walk you through configuring this feature.

## Configure the attributes

1. Define an **Assigned user** attribute (field).
  1. If all your customers are Jira users, choose the **User Picker** type for this attribute. This allows them to be selected directly from Jira.
  2. If your customers are not Jira users, choose the **Text** type for a free-form text field where you can enter their name.
2. Define **Sign-out date** and **Return date** attributes with DatePicker.
3. Define **In Use** attribute with RadioButtonList (Yes/No).
4. Add the four attributes to the forms you wish to track.

## Use the functionality

When an item needs to be checked-out, set the fields as:

- In Use = `true`
- Assigned User = `John Smith`
- Sign-out date = `2018/7/5`
- Return date = `empty`

When an item needs to be checked-in, set the fields as:

- In Use = `false`
- Assigned User = `empty`
- Sign-out date = `empty`
- Return date = `2018/7/5`

The plugin will automatically record all these changes in the audit logs, allowing you to track the movement of your assets.