---
title: "Set up equipment category validation"
slug: "set-up-equipment-category-validation"
tags: ["Task", "Project Control Suite", "PCS"]
updated: 2026-03-20T08:30:24Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:45:57Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/set-up-equipment-category-validation"
---

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# Set up equipment category validation

Use equipment category validation to control which project categories can be used on a project, to include equipment categories.

### Steps

1. Go to **Project management and accounting** > **Projects** > **All projects**.
2. In the list, mark the selected row.
3. On the **Action Pane**, click **Plan**.
4. Click **Assign categories**.
5. Click **Edit**.
6. Click the **Category assignments** tab.
7. Click **Add**.

## Related

- [Set up equipment categories](/set-up-equipment-categories.md)