# How to Create Product Types
**Overview**
Product Types allow you to classify your assets into logical categories, such as "Hardware," "Software," or "Virtual Machines." Beyond simple categorization, this feature lets you create a hierarchical structure (e.g., *Software > Adobe*) and define custom fields specific to each type. For example, a "Software" asset might need a "Version Number" field, while a "Laptop" asset needs a "Screen Size" field.
#### **Step-by-Step Guide**
**1. Navigate to Product Type Settings**
Access the product type configuration from the asset settings menu.
* From the main menu, go to Settings (1).
* Under the `Asset` section (2), click on Product Type (3).
**2. Create a Main Product Type**
To create a new top-level category (like "Software" or "Hardware"):
* Type the name of the category into the input field at the top of the main window (4).
* Click the large plus (+) button (5) to add it to the list.
**3. Create a Sub-Type (Optional)**
You can build a hierarchy to organize your assets more precisely.
* Select the parent category from the list (e.g., Software) (1).
* Click the small plus (+) icon (2) located directly on that row. This will prompt you to name a new sub-type (e.g., "Siemens") that is nested under the parent.
**4. Define Custom Fields**
Once your type is created, you can define exactly what data needs to be tracked for it.
* Select the specific product type you want to configure (e.g., Siemens) (1).
* On the right side, use the field buttons (2) to add custom properties:
* Text: for alphanumeric data like "Version."
* Number: for counts or values.
* Date: for expiration or release dates.
* Checkbox: for yes/no options.
* Dropdown: for selecting from a list.
* In the example shown, "Version" and "Release Date" fields have been added. Any asset created under this type will now prompt the user to fill in these specific details.
