> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.silverband.com.au/home/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.silverband.com.au/home/rapla/get-started/add-new-resources/equipment.md).

# Equipment

This page will provide instructions on how to add an equipment as one type of resource in Rapla.

## **Overview** <a href="#add-a-facility" id="add-a-facility"></a>

Equipment is one of the many types of resources you can add to be managed in Rapla. By default, you have three resources type: Facility, Equipment, and Staff. [Raise a ticket](https://silverband.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals) if you want to customise this section and if you want to add more categories as your business requirements change. Alternatively, refer to the [Advanced Configuration ](/home/rapla/advanced-configuration/publish-html-calendar-views.md)section.

## **Workflow**  <a href="#add-staff" id="add-staff"></a>

1. Expand the **Resources** Configuration Folder on the **Side Menus**. Select the **Equipment** type folder, right-click on it and select **New** > **Equipment**.

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2\. An **Edit Resource** window will pop up for you to enter the details of the new equipment. Refer to the table below for a description of each field.

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Refer to the following when filling out the equipment information window.

| Add an Equipment Field Names | Description                                                                           |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Resource type**            | By default, it’s set as **Equipment** so you can leave it                             |
| **Equipment ID**             | Refer to your standard **Equipment ID** coding in Rapla                               |
| **Equipment Type**           | It can be either be of these types (*highly customisable*): Computers, Display, Other |
| **Equipment name**           | Refer to your standard naming convention for Equipment names in Rapla                 |
| **Campus**                   | Only applicable if you have two or more campuses                                      |

3\. **OPTIONAL** - Click **Yes** if you want to hold back conflicts for this staff member when [allocating resources](/home/rapla/create-events/allocate-resources.md).

4\. Click the **Save** button to save the details of the equipment.