To create a new file type, first, navigate to the "Create a File (Type)" page. There are two different ways to do this: if a search has already been carried out in the files (type) category, there is a create new record button inside the function menu toolbar which can be pressed to access this page. A picture of this button is shown below.
The other method to access the create a new file type page is by clicking on the "File Manager" button on the menu at the top of the screen and selecting the "Files (Type)" option, this will open a search form. Use the create button at the bottom of the page to open the create a new file type. A picture of the create button is shown below.
The create a file type page should look similar to the example shown below.
An image of the create a file type page.Once the form has been completed it can be submitted with the orange "Save" button.