Query data with the Maximo REST API

The Maximo REST API is something really cool and really useful. I have spent a little time playing with it and it's much easier to use than the MIF web services and SOAP. Although the integration framework is still useful in terms of importing data … Read More

Exclusive Look: Maximo REST web service API

Here is an exclusive look at what I've found within Maximo's integration framework. You won't find this anywhere else on the web as this stuff is not documented by IBM for Maximo. The REST API can be found in Maximo versions 7.1.1.6 and up … Read More

Send email notification for SR

Here is a nice visual tutorial from IBM showing you how to send emails to the owner of the SR group when certainly conditions are met using a workflow.  [IBM Support] … Read More

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

Job Plan Sequences: (semi) Simple Explanation

Job Plan sequences are very cool once you figure them out.  Here's the basic rundown (assuming you know how to create a PM, and a JOBPLAN, and how to create a WO from a PM).  On each PM is a counter called, oddly enough, "counter."  This increments … Read More

Change the Maximo 7.5 skin for a single user session

I personally hate the new Maximo 7.5 skin or the "tivoli09" skin as IBM will call it.  Its design is more geared for use on the iPad or another tablet type device because the elements are designed for more of a touch input than a mouse input.  I … 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

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