Add a YORN lookup in a parameter for a BIRT report

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 … Read More

Understanding and creating KPI’s for your Start Center

The 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 … Read More

Creating Bar/Pie chart portlet for your Start Center

You can create KPI's for your Start Center, but first we will create pie/bar charts as they are much simpler to create. You can create pie charts and bar charts from your results set queries that you should have already created. These charts … Read More

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 … Read More

Maximo 7.5 and Cognos Integration Installation

IBM has provided us with a document to guide us through the Cognos installation with Maximo 7.5. You will need an IBM ID to view it though. [IBM Support] Within the Maximo® Base Services 7.5 Releases, an IBM Cognos ® Reporting Integration is … Read More

Everything you need to know about IBM Maximo 7.5

Here is a complete rundown of what you need to know about the latest release of Maximo Asset Management 7.5 from IBM. What's New? What's new in IBM Maximo 7.5? IBM Maximo 7.5 preview site (try it quick before IBM takes it … Read More

Maximo 7.5 report development guide

If you are already familiar with BIRT 2.3.2 then you probably don't need to read this, but if not, then you can read up on it... To respond to today’s dynamic Business Environment critical business information needs to be immediately available. This … Read More

Maximo 7.5 Report Booklet

What are the out of the box reports that are delivered with Maximo 7.5? Over 140 reports are delivered in V7.5. These reports span the variety of applications, and include Analysis, Drill Down, Hierarchical, and Graphical Reports. The booklet … Read More

Can you email a report from a workflow?

Here is a question that was brought to me and it's an interesting one of course. I would assume that most places would probably find this useful especially when a PO or PR is approved and having it email a BIRT report in Maximo 7 automatically.  It … Read More

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