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title: "Adding a new resource type"
canonical: "https://docs.cuesystem.com/space/TAM/663584980/Adding%20a%20new%20resource%20type"
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> Macro (toc)

A new resource type can be added in *Resources* → *Types* by clicking the :new: button in the upper-right corner of the screen. The *New resource type* window opens. Follow the instructions below.

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#### Name

Enter the new resource type name here.

> ℹ️ Names can be defined in multiple <u>[languages](https://cue.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BQDxQw)</u>. When this option is available, a small language tab with a flag icon appears next to the name field, allowing you to enter different language versions.

#### Visible capacity

If you leave this checkbox selected, the capacity of all resources of this type will be displayed in CUE Assist and CUE Navigation.

#### Filterable in navigation

If you leave this checkbox selected, the filter for this resource type will be available in CUE Navigation.

#### Searchable in navigation

If you leave this checkbox selected, entering a resource type name in the search field in CUE Navigation will returns all resources of that type.

#### Default title

Here you can enter a title of the reservation for this resource type. This title is displayed in CUE Assist when creating a reservation for resources of this type. If the field is left empty, the default title configured in *CUE Admin* → *Applications* → *Assist* → *General* is used.

#### Default description

Here you can enter a description of the reservation for this resource type. This description is displayed in CUE Assist when creating a reservation for resources of this type. If the field is left empty, the default description configured in *CUE Admin* → *Applications* → *Assist* → *General* is used.


If you want to add an icon or image to the new resource type, switch to the *Images* tab:

#### Icon

An icon can be assigned to each resource type to make resources easier to identify throughout the application. The selected icon is displayed next to resources of that type in CUE Navigation.

#### Images

One or more images can also be assigned to a resource type to represent resources of that type. If the *Include in pictures of resource* checkbox is selected, the images are displayed in the resource details in CUE Navigation and CUE Admin.


Click the :save: button** **to save the new resource type or the :backtolist: button to leave the window without saving.