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Set up a standard commissioning project (PFC + FPT)

Overview: PFC and FPT project setup


The asset-based project setup in CxPlanner lets you create a project, define checklist phases such as Pre-functional (PFC) and Functional Performance Test (FPT), add assets, and assign checklist templates automatically, which is used when starting a standard commissioning project with equipment and test scripts.


For Excel bulk import after setup, see the asset import guides. For Template Center template authoring, see the Template Center tutorials.


  • Your role must be Manager or higher.
  • You can find the menu at Projects - Add Asset-Based Project.
  • This changes assets, checklists, assignments, and schedules in the project.


Only users with the company or project role Manager or higher can create and configure projects.


Verification phases can be renamed later. Assets and data can be imported later through Excel or PDF. Planned dates create a timeline automatically.


How to create a PFC and FPT commissioning project


Video guide



Create the project

  1. Go to Projects.
  2. Click Add Asset-Based Project.
  3. Enter a project name.
  4. Select a project type.


Configure checklist phases

  1. Define your checklist types.
  2. Use examples such as Pre-functional or Functional Performance Test.
  3. Continue to the next step.


Add asset types

  1. Add the assets you need (for example Air Handling Units or Exhaust Fans).
  2. Enter the quantity for each type.
  3. Create the project.


Assign checklist templates

  1. Go to Types of Assets.
  2. Select an asset type.
  3. Add checklist templates to the asset.
  4. Repeat for additional checklist types if needed.


Asset type

Pre-functional

Functional

Air Handling Unit

Yes

Yes

Exhaust Fan

Yes

No


Review assets and tests

  1. Open Asset Overview to see all assets.
  2. Open System & Test view to see all checklists.
  3. Assign responsible users, groups, or companies.
  4. Add dates if scheduling is needed.


Results: PFC and FPT project setup


Feature

Result

Asset Overview

Shows all project assets (equipment)

System & Test view

Shows all checklists and tests

Checklist templates

Assign tests to asset types automatically

Timeline

Generated when dates are added

Bulk updates

Available for mass editing after setup


Troubleshooting: PFC and FPT project setup


Problem

Cause

Solution

Checklists are missing

No template assigned to the asset type

Open Types of Assets, select the type, and add the checklist templates

Users cannot see tests

No assignment added

Assign the user, group, or company in System & Test view

Timeline is empty

No planned dates added

Add start and end dates on the assigned checklists

Updated on: 07/26/2026

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