---
title: "Set up project category for equipment"
slug: "set-up-project-category-for-equipment"
tags: ["Task", "Project Control Suite", "PCS"]
updated: 2026-03-20T08:30:18Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:45:57Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/set-up-project-category-for-equipment"
---

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# Set up project category for equipment

Set up project categories based on the shared categories. Make sure to select the category group that is used for equipment.

### Steps

1. Go to **Project management and accounting** > **Setup** > **Categories** > **Project categories**.
2. Click **New**.
3. In the **Category ID** field, enter or select a value.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**
> 
> Select the shared category you created for equipment.
4. In the **Category group** field, enter or select a value.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**
> 
> Select the equipment category group.
5. Select **Yes** in the **Active in journals** field.
6. In the **Default line property** field, enter or select a value.
7. Click **Save**.

## Related

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