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# \_new

Creating a new Task Type.

### Parameters

#### name

The name given to the new Task Type.

### Example

```
FM_api('TaskType_new', [
  'name' => 'new task type'
]);
```

### Results

#### On Success

```
{"ok":1,"id":30036}
```

#### On Failure

If "Create Type" is pressed while the dialogue box is left blank.

```
{"error":"invalid or missing parameter: name"}
```