# Types and subtypes
Resources types and subtypes are used to organise resources in an agency. Each resource must be categorised under a type and a subtype.
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For example, `Room 10-39` might be organised under the subtype `Meeting Rooms`, which is in turn under the resource type `Rooms`.
Choosing a suitable type and subtype for your resources will make it easier for users to find them. This is important if your agency has many resources.
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To make a booking, users must first select a resource type. They can also use subtypes to filter resources. If you categorise your resources wrongly, they will not be able to find the resource they need.
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### Resource types
Currently, there are 5 resource types available in Resource Booking System (RBS):
* Rooms
* Office Equipment
* Appointments
* Corporate Vehicles
* Others
However, what is available for your agency may be different.
#### Viewing resource types
To view the resource types that have been activated for your agency:
1. On the side navigation bar, select **Resources**
2. Select **Resource types** under the Types and subtypes section
You should [contact the application admin](https://go.gov.sg/rbsfeedback) if you want to:
* activate an existing resource type for your agency
* suggest new resource types
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Only application admins will be able to create or edit resource types.
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#### How resource types affect your resources
When creating a resource, the number of details you have to provide depends on the resource type.
If you’re creating a resource under the resource type `Rooms`, you'll be asked to provide more details.
For example:
* capacity: how many people can the room fit?
* [combined resource](https://help-admin.rbs.dwp.gov.sg/knowledge-base/resources/combined-resources): is this a resource that’s made up of adjoining rooms?
* layouts: can the room be reconfigured into different layouts?
* built-in amenities: does this room have a projector?
If you're creating a resource under the resource type `Office Equipment`, you will not have to provide these details.
### Resource subtypes
You can create any number of resource subtypes for your agency. Each subtype should be created under a parent resource type.
In general, the more resources you have, the more resource subtypes you'll need. Try to create subtypes to organise your resources in a way that's easier for users to find.
Here are some tips:
* **Only group similar resources together**\
Users would not expect to see resources that are very different (for example, speakers and meeting rooms) together in the same subtype.
* **Use specific and accurate names**\
This gives users a better idea of what to expect by looking at the name of the subtype, and the resource type it is under.
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Every resource is tagged to a location that users can filter by. So there's no need to create resource subtypes based on location.
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#### Viewing and editing resource subtypes
To view your agency's resource subtypes:
1. On the side navigation bar, select **Resources**
2. Select **Resource subtypes** under the Types and subtypes section
From this table, you can look for and edit your agency's resource subtypes. You can also use filters to view the resource subtypes for a specific resource type.
For example, to view all the subtypes under the resource type `Rooms`:
1. Select the **Filters** button on the Resource subtypes page
2. Under the Parent resource type dropdown, select **Rooms**
3. Select **Apply filters**
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