Creating and Editing MPI Templates

Quick Links

• Creating a New MPI
  • Manually Creating an MPI
  • Generate an MPI Template from an Uploaded Image

• Editing an MPI

Creating a New MPI Template

Multi-Point Inspections can be conducted and filled out on any device, but they first need to be created on the desktop or web app. You can create a new template manually, from scratch, or by importing an image of a paper inspection form you use at your dealership.

Manually Creating an MPI

Here’s how to create an MPI from scratch:

1. Click on your profile icon at the top-right.
2. Click Company settings.
3. From the list on the left, click MPI.
4. Click Create template.
5. Choose a name for the template and click Create template.
   
   

   An MPI template is broken down into categories, sub-categories, and items:

   • Categories are used to organize the MPI into logical sections. For example: Tires, Brakes, Engine, etc.
   • Sub-categories are used to break down large categories into smaller sections. For example, for a “Tires” category, you could create “Tire Tread” and “Tire Pressure” sub-categories.
   • Items are the individual points of the MPI that need to be inspected.
     
     
6. Click + Add an item to add a new inspection point.
   1. Enter a name for the item.
   2. Under Type, choose what type of result needs to be entered during an inspection:
      1. Status: The user needs to select the status of that item (Checked OK, May need future attention, or Needs immediate attention).
      2. Measurement: The user needs to enter an amount for that item (Tire pressure in PSI, brake pad thickness in millimeters, etc). If you choose this option, enter the threshold amount for each result.
      3. Status and Measurement: The user needs to enter both of the above.
         
         
7. When you have finished adding all your inspection points, click Publish at the top-right.
   

Generating an MPI Template from an Uploaded Image

Creating an MPI template has never been easier! You can scan your paper MPI form, or take a picture of it, and upload it to Kimoby to generate an MPI template using AI. 

To generate an MPI template in Kimoby:

1. Click the Repair Orders tab.
2. Click the Settings sub-tab.
3. From the list on the left, click Inspection forms.
4. At the top-right, click Create template.
5. Enter a name for the template.
6. Drag your image file into the box that appears, or click on it to browse your files.
7. The AI will analyze the file and generate an MPI template. This can take a few minutes.
8. When finished, the template will be in Draft status. You can make modifications if needed. 
9. Click Publish to complete and activate it.

Editing an MPI Template

To edit an Inspection template:

1. Click the Repair Orders tab.
2. Click the Settings sub-tab.
3. From the list on the left, click Inspection forms.
4. Click on the template you want to edit.
5. Click Edit at the top-right.
6. Make the necessary changes:
   1. You can delete individual items, sub-categories, or categories by clicking the trash can icon next to it.
      **Note that deleting a sub-category or category will delete every item inside it.**
   2. Change existing items by clicking on them and changing the name, type, measurement amounts, or statuses. Click Save when you have finished editing that item. 
   3. Click + Add an item to add a new inspection point. Click Save when you have finished creating that item. 
7. Click Publish when you have finished editing the template.