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Category → Create
AI-generatedSummary
Create a new category in Pennylane by specifying its name and optional description and category group ID.
Inputs
- Name (required) — The category name to create.
- Description — Optional description for the category.
- Category Group ID — Optional ID of the category group that this category will belong to.
Output shape
a single record representing the created category
The operation returns the created category object with its details. Supports request options like batching, timeout, proxy, and SSL handling.
Examples
Example 1: Create a category named 'Office Supplies' with a description and link to a category group.
Set 'Name' to 'Office Supplies', fill 'Description' in Additional Fields, and specify 'Category Group ID' if applicable.