# File Type: Name, Icon and Location

The New File Type wizard creates a new File Type.

You open the New File Type wizard by right-clicking a module project, choosing New > Other and selecting File Type from the Module Development category.

Element | Description
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Class Name Prefix | Specifies the prefix for the new files that will be generated.
Icon | Specifies the icon that will accompany the new file type. For example, when you see the new file type in the Projects window, Files window, or Favorites window, it will be identified by the icon specified here. (Optional)
Use MultiView | Specifies that additional files should be generated as the starting point of an extensible multiview editor.
Package | Specifies the name of the package where the class will be housed.

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