Import Inventory Records using Maximo Integration Framework (MIF)

This entry is part 12 of 13 in the series Import Data with MIF

Maximo has a powerful feature that can take the load off of both user and administrator. A common example of a request a Maximo administrator may get is, ‘Is there anyway I can avoid typing in this list of 286 new inventory items into Maximo?’. In older versions of Maximo (e.g. 4.x and 5.x), an [...]

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WebCast: Maximo Report Strategy, Upgrades and Questions

This STE will cover: – Understand Maximo’s Reporting Options – Understand the benefits of each option, and how they can be applied in your unique environment – Review Maximo’s Open Reporting Architecture and Options – Detail Report Upgrade Considerations 3. Enable interactive client question and answer period for any reporting question Date: September 20, 2011 [...]

Add custom modules to the main Go To menu

As some of you may know, the only way you can add new modules in Maximo is to duplicate an application such as Work Order Tracking from within Application Designer in order for it to show up in the ‘Go To’ drop down menu.  But it doesn’t really show up in the main menu list, meaning [...]

Creating a result set query in Maximo

This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series Getting Started with Maximo Start Centers

At the heart of every start center in Maximo is the result set.  This is a user defined query that you can create and save on any object you want from within Maximo.  You can create a query to return a list of workorders, assets, locations, etc.  Once you have setup a query, you can [...]

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Change Maximo mail SMTP port

By default, any mail communications thru Maximo use port 25 which is the default SMTP port.  In some case, you may want to change this for whatever the reason.  This example given works in WebSphere and Maximo 7.

Working with the Bulletin Board in Maximo

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series Getting Started with Maximo Start Centers

The Bulletin Board application is used to create and view messages, in an electronic board, regarding critical problems and incidents.  It is also used to broadcast information throughout your organization.  When creating a bulletin board message, you specify when the message appears and a date and time for when it should be deleted. Creating Messages [...]

Getting started with Maximo Start Centers

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Getting Started with Maximo Start Centers

A Maximo start center is the first screen you see right after you log in.  You have a default start center which is a grouping of modules that relate to your work and can include all of the Maximo modules or a selection of modules.  In these start centers, there are portlets that you can [...]

Working with the Performance Monitoring tool in Maximo 7

I have already shown how to enable the performance monitoring tool in Maximo 7 but working with it is a different story.  Here is how to view the statistics of the performance monitoring tool. Open up the Maximo application in a web browser and proceed to the portion of the application that you wish to [...]

Add Attachment to any Application

Have you wanted to add an attachment option to the Location application or any application for that matter?  The following instructions were written to add the attachment function to a new application from IBM.  [IBM Support]

Corrected APARs in Upcoming Maximo 7.1.1.9 fix pack

Maximo 7.1.1.9 fix pack is scheduled to be released on August 26th, 2011.  Here is a list of corrected APARs for this fix pack. [IBM Support]