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Generate Checklists and Test Scripts Using the AI Engine

Overview: generate checklists with CxAI


CxAI checklist generation creates commissioning checklists and test scripts from an equipment or system type, and optionally from a Sequence of Operation (SOO) upload, which is used to kickstart PFC, FPT, IST, and Level 1-5 test plans.


For importing an existing Excel, Word, or PDF checklist, see the import guides.


  • Your role must be Manager or Admin.
  • You can find the menu at Checklist module or Test plan builder - Generate using AI.
  • This creates a new editable checklist template or test script. It does not publish or assign the checklist until you review and save it.


There is a daily and monthly usage limit for AI generation.If you reach the limit, contact support and include your company name, project, and approximate daily volume needed.


How to generate a checklist with CxAI


  1. Go to the Checklist module or Test plan builder.
  2. Click Generate using AI.
  3. Enter the equipment type, for example AHU, fire alarm panel, or chilled water system.
  4. Optionally add specific topics or focus areas.
  5. Optionally upload a Sequence of Operation (SOO) file so CxAI can extract logic and generate a test sequence.
  6. Click Generate checklist.
  7. Review and edit the generated content before saving.


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Results: CxAI-generated checklists


Feature

Description

Input required

Equipment or system type

Optional refinement

Custom topics or focus areas

SOO upload

Extracts test logic from Sequence of Operation documents

Output

Full checklist or test script with structure and placeholder steps

Editable after generation

Yes - review, edit, and customize before publishing

Time to generate

Usually less than 30 seconds


Troubleshooting: CxAI checklist generation


Problem

Cause

Solution

No output generated

Equipment name is too unusual or unsupported

Retry with a broader common term, for example "AHU" or "generator"

Checklist lacks detail

No refinement prompts were added

Add focus areas or topics, then generate again

Results seem repetitive

Input was too generic

Use system-specific terms or add topic prompts

Cannot upload SOO file

Unsupported file type

Upload PDF or plain text

Hit generation limit

Daily or monthly usage cap reached

Contact support with your company name and requested quota increase

Updated on: 07/26/2026

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