---
title: "Editing the Default Category Library"
description: "Efficiently configure and manage category libraries in Finalcad"
url: https://help.finalcad.com/en/articles/48-editing-the-default-category-library
collection: "Modules"
updated: 2026-11-09
language: en
alternates: [fr]
---

# Editing the Default Category Library

Efficiently configure and manage category libraries in Finalcad

Default category libraries make managing construction projects easier by harmonizing processes and saving time.

## Defining Your List

1.  **Access Settings:** Go to the organization's settings, then to the "Templates" section.
    
2.  **Category Definition:** Enter the "Templates" tab under "Elements" to edit categories.
    
3.  **Importance of Early Definition:** Editing the library will only affect new projects.
    
4.  **Category Translation:** Adapt categories for better understanding in the field.
    
5.  **Project-Level Flexibility:** Modify the list at the project level without affecting the organization or workspace library.
    
6.  **Optional Use with Modules:** The library is optional, making descriptions mandatory only in certain cases.
    

## Best Practices

**1\. Master the Category Concept**

-   Categories represent standard defects for each trade.
    
-   Clearly formulate categories with an action verb and the relevant object.
    
-   Add photos or comments for additional details after selecting a category.
    

**2\. Differentiate Category from Comment**

-   Categories are predefined standard observations.
    
-   A comment is a manually added detailed description for each observation.
    

**3\. Limit the Number of Categories**

-   Restrict the list to a maximum of 20 categories per batch.
    
-   Omit location details in categories; use the marker on the plan instead.
    

**4\. Limit Editing Rights**

-   Restrict library editing to 1 or 2 users to maintain consistency.
    
-   These rights are reserved for organization administrators, project administrators, and project editors.