# Consumable type

Consumable type defines a category of consumable.

![global view consumable type](https://3503800744-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIiEHKRx5AeABNDLcRlWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f432d183310744fa591f806b7a2c01ff32c81a8d%2Fconsumable_type.png?alt=media)

## Add a consumable type

* To Add a consumable type, click on **+**
* Add a **name** and a **comment** (optionnal)
* Clic on **+ Add**
* Select the type on the dropdown list

![add a consumable type](https://3503800744-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIiEHKRx5AeABNDLcRlWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-510eb6110949128f98e14b2426c3d1a5ab2fe024%2Fconsumable_type_add.png?alt=media)

## Delete a consumable type

* Click on **i** (show consumables types) or go to **Setup > Dropdowns > Consumable types**
* Select the items you want to Delete
* Use **Actions** button to delete your item(s). You can also enter in the item and click on **Delete permanently**

## Translate consumable type

* Consumable type can be translated in **Setup > Dropdowns > Consumable types**
* Select the item required
* Go to **Translations**
* Click on **Add a new Translation**
* Select the langage
* Select the field to translate
* Enter the value
* Click on **+ Add**

![add a consumable type](https://3503800744-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIiEHKRx5AeABNDLcRlWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-643bc189910c286a7ab2aec2c22fa5121dd39634%2Fconsumable_type_translate.png?alt=media)