# Asset categories The categories will link all tasks and spare parts to a category. The sheet in the Excel file is called “CategoryList”. To fill out the Excel file properly, ensure that all fields are filled out properly. Below are the fields listed.
**Field** | **MAX Characters** | **Required** | **Comment** |
**ID** | 128 | Id number of the category | |
**ParentCategories** | If this category is a child of another category, enter the ID number of the parent category, followed by a space, followed by the name of the parent category | ||
**Name** | 128 | X | Name of the category |
**IsCritical** | X | True or False | |
**Priority** | 18,2 | Number with 2 decimals, separated by a comma | |
**Comments** | 1024 | Comment for the category | |
**PreferredRunningHour** | Preferred counter for counter-related tasks. The name of the counter should be mentioned |