# Category trees

Category trees allow to design and manage product catalogs with multiple categories arranged in a hierarchical structure. 

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To create a new tree click on *+ NEW TREE*. Fill in the Category tree code (system name) for this tree and click on *CREATE* to save or *CREATE & EDIT* to save and open in edition mode.&#x20;

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Category tree code can have only letters, digits, or underscore symbols.
{% endhint %}

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When opened in edition mode three tabs will be available: [General](https://usermanual.ergonode.com/product-design/category-trees/general), [Translations](https://usermanual.ergonode.com/product-design/category-trees/translations), and [Designer](https://usermanual.ergonode.com/product-design/category-trees/designer).