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Nextedy CHECKLIST is an extension for Polarion ALM that brings actionable checklists directly into work items, documents (LiveDocs), test runs, and plans. Instead of creating subtasks to track process steps, teams define formal checklists that bind to workflow transitions — so Definition of Done, Definition of Ready, and acceptance criteria become enforceable gates rather than informal notes. Organizations like Samsung, Siemens, Rolls-Royce, and Johnson & Johnson use Checklist to embed structured process compliance into their Polarion workflows. Templates propagate changes instantly across all linked items, workflow gates block status transitions until mandatory items are resolved, and baseline tracking freezes checklist states for audit and regulatory review. Whether you are enforcing ISO 26262 safety checklists, Automotive SPICE process gates, or team-level acceptance criteria, Checklist provides the framework to define, track, and verify structured process steps within Polarion.

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Getting Started

Install the plugin and set up your first checklist on work items, documents, test runs, and plans.

Concepts

Understand checklist states, the template system, configuration property hierarchy, and workflow integration.

Guides

Step-by-step instructions for templates, workflow gates, baselines, permissions, and more.

Reference

Complete configuration properties, workflow functions and conditions, API reference, and compatibility details.

FAQ

Answers to common questions about checklist setup, templates, and workflow behavior.

Key Features

  • Five result states per checklist item: Checked, Conditional, Rejected, Information, and None — each with distinct behavior in workflow validation and reporting
  • Template system with centralized management — define a checklist once, propagate changes instantly to all linked work items, documents, and test runs
  • Workflow gates with seven built-in functions and conditions to enforce Definition of Done, Definition of Ready, and compliance reviews at transition boundaries
  • Baseline tracking that freezes checklist states at a point in time for audit trails and revision comparison
  • Multi-object support across work items, documents (LiveDocs), test runs, and plans — all from a single configuration framework
  • Granular permissions for who can check items versus who can modify checklist structure, with workflow-status-based permission binding
  • Hierarchical configuration with 4-level precedence (global, type, field, type+field) for organization-wide defaults with targeted overrides
  • Interactive editor with real-time progress visibility, mandatory item indicators, item notes, and custom icons
  • Summary field aggregation for dashboards, reporting, and integration with Polarion widgets

Documentation Structure

SectionPurposeStart Here
Getting StartedInstall and configure your first checklistInstallation
ConceptsUnderstand how checklists, templates, and workflows work togetherChecklist States and Results
GuidesTask-oriented instructions for specific featuresCreating and Managing Templates
ReferenceTechnical lookup for properties, functions, and APIConfiguration Properties
FAQQuick answers to common questionsGeneral Questions

Common Tasks

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