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# Create and manage resources

Resources are internal equipment that you plan in OutSmart.

Examples include trailers, cranes, vehicles, tools, and other shared assets.

{% hint style="info" %}
Resources belongs to your own company.

Use it for equipment you plan internally, not for customer-owned installations.
{% endhint %}

### In this guide

* [**What are resources?**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management/create-and-manage-resources/what-are-resources.md)
* [**Create a resource**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management/create-and-manage-resources/create-a-resource.md)
* [**Create resource categories**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management/create-and-manage-resources/create-resource-categories.md)
* [**Use resource templates**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management/create-and-manage-resources/use-resource-templates.md)
* [**Configure resource tariffs**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management/create-and-manage-resources/configure-resource-tariffs.md)
* [**Link resources to work orders**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management/create-and-manage-resources/link-resources-to-work-orders.md)
* [**Use resources in the Scheduler**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management/create-and-manage-resources/use-resources-in-the-scheduler.md)
* [**Use spotlight for resources**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management/create-and-manage-resources/use-spotlight-for-resources.md)
* [**Use resources in Project Planning**](/backoffice/backoffice/projects/plan-and-track-projects/use-the-project-planning-board/use-resources-in-project-planning.md)

### What resources help you do

Use resources to:

* register internal equipment
* group equipment with categories
* plan availability in the Scheduler
* link equipment to work orders
* support usage-based charging

### Recommended order

1. Start with [**What are resources?**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management/create-and-manage-resources/what-are-resources.md).
2. Then [**create resource categories**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management/create-and-manage-resources/create-resource-categories.md) if you want to plan resources.
3. Next [**create a resource**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management/create-and-manage-resources/create-a-resource.md).
4. Then add tariffs or templates if your process needs them.
5. Finish with planning topics in the Scheduler or Project Planning.

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{% step %}

### Open the resource setup

Go to the BackOffice area where resources are managed.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Create a resource category

If needed, first create the category that groups similar resources.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Add a new resource

Create the resource and fill in the main details.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Mark it as an internal resource

Enable the internal resource option and choose the right category.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Save

Save the resource so it becomes available for planning.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Frequently asked questions

<details>

<summary>Is a resource the same as a customer object?</summary>

No.

A resource is usually internal equipment for planning use.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Why use resource categories?</summary>

They keep the Scheduler clearer and easier to manage.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can resources have pricing data?</summary>

That depends on your setup and available resource fields.

</details>

### Related topics

* [**Use resources in the Scheduler**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management/create-and-manage-resources/use-resources-in-the-scheduler.md)
* [**Object Management**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/object-management.md)
* [**Resources**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/resources.md)


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