Introduction The objective of this post is provide a definitive view of how configuring Maximo authentication using WebSphere and a LDAP Federated Repository. During the reading, it will be possible to understand some definitions and get tips to take the best of this capability. This example uses the Federate Repository functionality of WAS, which means, allow one-to-many authentication sources be used as a single view from the application perspective. It is worth considering this approach due its easy configuration and ability to expand to... [More]

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In order to let Spatial know which (and where) GIS attributes are to be saved in Maximo from our Feature Class and vice versa, we need to use the JSON Mapping application. To make things shorter, we'll be showing how to make this configuration in a Maximo environment with an already configured Map Manager record. So, first of all, please make sure that you have a Map Manager record with all the basics set up (such as Map Services, Service Layers etc). There are two types of JSON Mapping records, inbound and outbound. Their names are pretty... [More]

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I was recently asked for some detailed documentation regarding setting up and using the MobileFirst studio to preview\demo Maximo Anywhere 7.6.1 applications.  Other then the Knowledge Center which gives a basic guideline, there isn't much out there that goes over the process in detail. So in this blog I'm going to go through the configuration of MobileFirst Studio in eclipse, importing the Maximo Anywhere application in to the eclipse workspace, building the applications as well as some of the configuration tasks required.... [More]

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Configuring Map Services in Maximo is quite an easy task when using Spatial 7.6, allowing us to viasulize, create, edit and link map features. However, there are other types of configuration that are a bit unusual and not that obvious. In this post, we'll see how to save Maximo records (assets, for this example) automatically into an ArcGIS table that's published in a Map Service. We'll use the example of recloser banks (a map feature) and recloser units (a table). Let's say you want to configure them as locations and assets,... [More]

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If you have purchased or are considering purchasing one of the IBM Anywhere Mobile Platform products, you may be wondering how the apps that are delivered with the products can be configured to suit the needs of your mobile workers.   The ability to test and configure the mobile apps is one of the many beneficial features of IBM Maximo Anywhere and IBM TRIRIGA Anywhere. You can install an integrated development environment (IDE) that includes IBM Worklight Studio and the Android or iOS development tools.   You use IBM Worklight Studio... [More]

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When deployed into the enterprise as a production system, it replaces the default file-based configuration. In this case, the roles mapping to the EAR modules must be matched in the new security definition. Below are screenshots for each application showing the mappings.

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Here's another one for today regarding Maximo Anywhere and the new Undo functionality.  In Maximo Anywhere 7.6.2 the Anywhere undo functionality was added to the core release,  this removes the ability for a end user to undo changes with incorrect data until an Administrator has approved the undo action.  This functionality was added for companies who's business processes require that administrators review and provide permission to undo any changes that are being sent to Maximo.    One of the main reasons... [More]

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I am trying to setup a Configure Conditional Properties on a column in an Application to validate data entered by the user. In particular I want specific segments of a GL ACCOUNT. So I am doing SUBSTR to validate.   In the "Condition is true" & "Condition is false" What Property and Values can I use to make my field get a Stop Sign on the column and a msg show to indicate the value in this column is incorrect? The same functionality that Maximo uses OOB on its own columns???? A doc that explains all these Properties... [More]

Some users asked how to configure conditional properties to make a field required.  Is that possible ? Conditional UI can be used to apply various UI related conditions.  What if you want to make a textbox required based on some condition ?   Steps to follow :   1- Identify the field which has to be required in a particular Maximo app. 2- Ensure you create a condition using Conditional Expression Manager app. 3- Go to the Application Designer and create a Signature Option using "Add/Modify Signature Option" for your app. 4- Assign this... [More]

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