Remove custom columns in asset module

1. Intro / Overview

Removing a custom asset field from the Asset Overview permanently deletes that field and all data stored in it. Only custom (meta) fields can be removed; system columns cannot. This action cannot be undone.

2. What is the question this page answers?

How do I remove a custom column from the Asset Overview?

If you added a custom field to the Asset Overview and no longer need it, you can remove it. This page explains who can do it, where to find the option, and what happens to the data.

3. How to - step by step

Who can do it

Only users with Project role: Admin can remove custom asset fields. The "Remove Column" option in the column context menu is only shown to project admins. If you do not see it, you do not have permission.

Step-by-step

1. Open the project and go to Assets > Asset Overview (or the asset list view).
2. In the table, open the column context menu (e.g. right-click the column header or use the column menu).
3. Click Remove Column.
4. If there are no custom fields to remove, you will see the message: No custom fields to remove. Otherwise, a modal opens titled Select field to remove. Choose the field you want to remove and confirm the selection.
5. A confirmation modal titled Remove custom field appears. It shows the field name and states that all data in that field will be lost and the action cannot be undone.
6. Type delete in the confirmation field to confirm.
7. Click the confirm button. The field is removed from the table and from the project. You will see a success notification: Name deleted (where "Name" is the name of the removed field).

After removal, the column disappears from the Asset Overview and the context menu. Existing asset records no longer have values for that field; the data is permanently deleted.

4. Details and extras

• Only custom (meta) asset fields can be removed. Built-in columns (e.g. asset type, CCMS tag, status) cannot be removed via this flow.
• The backend requires Project Admin access. The API will reject the request if the user does not have admin level on the project.
• Removing a field does not delete the assets themselves; it only removes that column and all values that were stored in it.
• For a visual: the column context menu can be opened from the Asset Overview table header. The "Remove Column" entry appears in that menu for project admins. After choosing "Remove Column", the "Select field to remove" modal lists only custom fields. The final step is the "Remove custom field" modal where the user must type "delete" to confirm.

5. Troubleshooting

I do not see "Remove Column" in the column menu.

You need Project role: Admin on the project. Only project admins can remove custom asset fields. If you have a different project role, ask a project admin to perform the removal or to change your role.

I see "No custom fields to remove".

There are no custom (meta) fields on this project's Asset Overview. Only custom fields can be removed. If you expected to see a field, check that it was added as a custom field and that it is still present in the table.

I confirmed but the field is still there.

If the request failed, an error message should appear. Check your connection and try again. If the problem continues, the field may have been removed by someone else or there may be a server-side restriction; contact your administrator.

I removed the wrong field.

Removal is permanent. The field and all its data are deleted and cannot be restored. If you need a similar field again, you must add a new custom field; the old data will not come back.

Updated on: 02/22/2026