You can add custom model categories for your instance.

1. Navigate to Product Catalog > Product Model > Model Categories and click New.
2. Complete the form.

   Table 1. Model Category fields

   Field	Description
   Name	A descriptive name for this category.
   CI class	If a CI class is needed, it must be specified when you create the model category. The CI class cannot be added to the model category later.
   Asset class	Default options and any new asset classes you have created. Setting the asset class triggers the creation of assets depending on the model category selected. An asset class can be added to the model category later, but cannot be changed after it is added. If you select Consumable or Software License, the CI class field becomes read-only because consumables and software licenses do not create CIs. If you specify a CI class and then select Consumable or Software License, the CI class field is changed to None automatically. Asset: An item that can be tracked individually. Consumable: An asset not tracked individually, such as keyboards. Hardware: A physical piece of computer equipment, such as a laptop or server. Software License: A legal statement defining the uses of software, such as the number of installations allowed or the terms of distribution.
   Allow pre-allocation	Add and track items in this category as pre-allocated assets.
   Allow in bundle	Use items in this category in bundles.
   Allow as master	Use items in this category as the master component in a bundle.
   Enforce CI verification	Prevents the system from automatically creating assets in a specific model category when CIs are added manually or found with Discovery. This option enables an administrator to review and verify new CIs before adding them as assets. For example, an administrator can prevent contractors' computers that are discovered as CIs by Help the Help Desk from being added to the asset portfolio.

3. Click Submit.