As you guys may know, I am a .NET developer and I have been experimenting with Java and trying to learn and write some Maximo custom java class implementations. So here is my first hands on experience extending an existing class in order to add a … Read More
Most of you know that you can change the field size of any value by going into the database configuration and changing the size to either are larger or smaller number. But in doing this, sometimes the field on the screen doesn't change in width if … Read More
If you have used the built in Maximo Assignment Manager module, you probably wanted to pick up your computer and throw it out the window. In my opinion, the assignment manager module and far from being user friendly and all it's meant to do is … Read More
At times it is necessary to override or extend the functionality in core MAXIMO. This can be achieved by 'extending' methods in the Maximo business objects. The following section outlines the process involved in extending the add() method in the … Read More
A URL can be added to the Start Center header area. The steps to accomplish this are as follows: … Read More
Did you know you can automatically send email notifications to customers who submit work requests via Service Request module or by our WebMaint module? You can send email upon different status changes, such as when a workorder status is changed to … Read More
If you generate workorders from PM's that have a lot of job tasks, you may have noticed that the parent workorder numbers are not in order or sequential. It may seem like the workorder numbers are skipping when they shouldn't be, but in fact, what's … Read More
Are you sick and tired of year old Maximo UI design? Well, Maximo 7.1.1.5 comes with a new skin. … Read More
I recently received a question regarding the ability to edit the Service Request detail screen in the application designer in Maximo 7. Actually, it was more along the line of where can I find the detail screen in the application designer? Of … Read More
In Maximo 4.1.1, you used to be able to select a laborcode or craft on a workorder. Now in Maximo 6 and 7, you can't even select either one. You now have to select a person ID for the lead field on the workorder. I am not completely sure why IBM got … Read More
