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# Create a dynamic category for a project type

# Create a dynamic category for a project type {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 28, 2026  
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Create a dynamic category to define the custom fields that appear on project records of a specific project type in Project Workspace.

## Before you begin

The custom fields that projects of the project type require, and the data type of each field, must be identified.

Role required: admin

## About this task

A dynamic category groups the dynamic attributes that appear as custom fields on project records. When you assign the dynamic category to a project type, project managers can view and update those fields in Project Workspace and in playbooks for projects of that type. A category can have a parent category, and it inherits the attributes of its parent.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllEnterprise-Wide DeploymentSPM Dynamic Categories.  
   The Default SPM Dynamic Namespace record opens.
2. Select the Dynamic Categories related list.
3. Select New.
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Namespace | Namespace that the dynamic category belongs to. This field is automatically set to Default SPM Dynamic Namespace. |
   | Label | Display name of the dynamic category. Use a name that identifies the project type that the category supports. |
   | Parent | Parent category whose attributes this category inherits. Leave this field empty to create a top-level category. |
   | Name | Unique system name of the dynamic category. |
   | Description | Brief description of the custom fields that the dynamic category provides. |
   [Table 1. Dynamic Category form]

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5. Select Submit.
6. Open the dynamic category and add the dynamic attributes that define its custom fields.  
   Supported data types are String, Boolean, Date, Date/Time, Integer, Decimal, Floating point, Choice, and Reference. For a Choice attribute, select the choice set that provides its values. To create a dynamic attribute, see [Dynamic Schema](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=dynamic-schema&version=brazil&pubname=brazil-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).
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## Result

The dynamic category is available for project type configurations. Projects assigned to a project type that uses this category show its custom fields in Project Workspace and in playbooks.

## What to do next

Associate the dynamic category with a project type. For more information, see [Configure project type fields and layouts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/xg1~9sool6DH9gMAYsL_Bw "Define custom fields, a unique form layout, and the visible modules to support configuration independence across different types of projects.").
**Related concepts**   

* [Project types in Project Workspace](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/W13KZVlj22eouUXgIhxK0g "Administrators can define custom fields, a form view, and visible modules for each project type in Project Workspace without affecting default settings or other project types.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Configure project type fields and layouts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/xg1~9sool6DH9gMAYsL_Bw "Define custom fields, a unique form layout, and the visible modules to support configuration independence across different types of projects.")

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