Create new categories

Create categories for specific object types. Alternatively, use PI Builder to create multiple categories in an Excel worksheet.

1. In the navigator, click Library.

2. In the Library browser, under Categories, right-click on the category object type and select New Category.

3. In the Object_Type Category Properties window, enter a name for the category in the Name field.

4. Optional. Enter a description of the category in the Description field.

5. Click OK.

6. Optional. Click the Security link if you wish to set up custom access permissions to the category beyond those already established at the server, database, or collection level. For more information, see Configure security for objects.