When it comes to BIRT reports, Jason Verly (@mygeekdaddy) is probably one to get guidance from on the web. His latest post on how to run Maximo BIRT report tools locally is another great in depth tutorial.
BIRT Designer 3.7.1 Development Guide
August 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With the recent update in Maximo 7.5.0.3, the BIRT engine has been upgraded. Here is the newest development guide or view the PDF. If you need the guide for Maximo version 7.5.0.0 to 7.5.0.2 you can go here or for Maximo version 7.1 you can go here. Along with the new version of BIRT, there is [...]
Modifying the look of Maximo QBR Reports
July 31, 2012 by 2 Comments
One of the common questions posed by Maximo administrators is, ‘How do I modify the QBR template?’ The question makes perfect sense because once a QBR report is created in Maximo, it can be scheduled to run like a standard BIRT report or exported as a standard .rptdesign file. So somewhere inside Maximo is a [...]
Create a custom dialog to email a BIRT report
June 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This tutorial on “How To Create A Custom Dialog Box In Maximo Allowing User To Email BIRT Report“ comes from Daniel Ng and it’s probably one of the best, if not the best Maximo tutorials out there, even better than mine! I have to give credit where credit is due and I admire him. This is [...]
Date Formatting in BIRT
May 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
Jason Verly is a great contributor in the Tivoli User Community and he has a great tip on using date formats in BIRT. You can follow him on Twitter @mygeekdaddy or read updates on his website.
Enabling Run Reports Select Action Option For Any Application
May 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you want to use reporting for a custom application or for an application that doesn’t have reporting enabled, it’s as simple as adding the signature option within application designer. [IBM Support] Enabling Run Reports Select Action Option
Maximo links of interests 5-21-2012
May 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
Resources Maximo Asset Management Support Resources (add-ons) Maximo Asset Management Support Resources (home) Maximo Asset Management Support Resources (systems) Maximo Asset Management Support Resources (applications) Install/Upgrade Installing and upgrading multi-product stacks BIRT Improving BIRT report style Maximo BIRT reports resources COGNOS Version 7.1 Maximo DIRECT Cognos Integration Installation Instructions Version 7.1 Maximo TCR INDIRECT Cognos [...]
WebCast: Using BIRT Reports with Maximo 6.2.x
October 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This STE walks the Maximo administrator through the set up of BIRT reports on Maximo 6.26 through 6.28. Date: November 15, 2011 10:00 AM Eastern US Presented by: Ed Maxwell Content This is the presentation file used for the live session: NOTE: Presentation file will be available on the week of the event: Approximately 1-2 [...]
Add a YORN lookup in a parameter for a BIRT report
October 6, 2011 by 1 Comment
This tip from IBM Support is very useful for adding a true/false lookup dialog for a parameter on the BIRT report request dialog. In the Maximo 7.1.1.4 release (and higher 7.1.1. fixpacks) and 7.5 releases, a lookup has been added for Yes or No values (YORN type). This lookup can therefore be used in BIRT [...]
Understanding and creating KPI’s for your Start Center
September 29, 2011 by 1 Comment
This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Maximo Start CentersThe ultimate goal of using start centers is to utilize the power of KPI’s and result sets for quick access to some important information. This information can be useful to your users for quick access to things but it can also affect performance [...]
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