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title: Create a request through a catalog
description: The catalog provides several different categories so users can choose the one that closely relates to their request.
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# Create a request through a catalog

The catalog provides several different categories so users can choose the one that closely relates to their request.

## Procedure

1.  Open **Field Service Catalog**.

2.  Choose from the displayed categories.

3.  Select a subcategory, if necessary.

4.  Fill in the fields on the form.

    **Note:** Each catalog can display different fields. The following is a list of fields displayed when you select Service Management catalog.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Opened for|The name of the person submitting this request. Select a new name if you are opening this request on behalf of another user.|
    |Location|The location for this request.|
    |Priority|The priority that describes the importance of this request.|
    |Short Description|A brief summary of the request.|
    |Detailed Description|A detailed description of the request.|

5.  Click **Submit**.

    **Note:** If the catalog fields do not appear on the request form, you can configure the form and add variables or variable sets.


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