Create linear asset types

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title: Create linear asset types
description: Create linear asset types to categorize linear assets.
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# Create linear asset types

Create linear asset types to categorize linear assets.

## Before you begin

The following predefined linear asset types are already part of the base system:

-   Railroad
-   Roadway
-   Sewer
-   Sidewalk
-   Utility cable
-   Trail

Follow these steps to create customized linear asset types.

Role required: sn\_eam.enterprise\_admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Workspaces** > **Enterprise Asset Workspace**.

2.  From the Enterprise Asset Workspace, open the Admin center view.

3.  In the navigation panel of the Admin center view, select **Linear asset types**.

4.  Select **New**.

5.  Enter a name for the linear asset type in the **Name** field.

6.  Select a parent for the linear asset type from the **Parent** list.

7.  Select **Save**.

    The new linear asset type appears in the Linear asset types related list. If you don't see it in the related list, select the Refresh List icon on the right side of the page.