Installing the mobile app for IBM Maximo Asset Configuration Manager on Mac OS X

Answer

Introduction

The mobile app that is available with Maximo Asset Configuration Manager is IBM Maximo Anywhere Work Execution for Complex Assets.

The app can be built and deployed on iOS mobile devices. However, the launchpad program is not supported on Mac OS X computers, where the app must first be installed, built, and deployed.

To install the app on a Mac OS X computer, you must start IBM Installation Manager manually.

Prerequisites

The following products must already be installed on the administrative workstation:

• IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0.7
• IBM Maximo for Aviation 7.6.5
• IBM Maximo Anywhere 7.6.1 and its interim fix.

Ensure that you completed steps 1-6 in the procedure Installing the mobile apps (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SS5RRF_7.6.5/com.ibm.mavmins.doc/install/t_install_anywhere_app.html). You must install the required components, which include OSLC updates, on the computer where Maximo Asset Configuration Manager is installed.

To build and deploy the app on a Mac OS X computer, you must install prerequisite software. Register as an Apple developer and install the following development tools:

• Xcode IDE
• Apple Developer Certificate and provisioning profile
• Oracle Java
• Eclipse IDE

For instructions and links to download the tools, see the information about installing the iOS development tools in IBM Knowledge Center (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSPJLC_7.6.1/com.ibm.si.mpl.doc/install/t_install_ios_dev_tools.html).

Installing the app on Mac OS X

About this task
If you cannot select the menu options in Installation Manager, hold down the Command key and press the Tab key to move between the Finder window and the Installation Manager window. This workaround restores the Installation Manager menu.

Procedure

1. Start Installation Manager by browsing to the <User>/IBM/InstallationManager/eclipse folder and double-clicking the IBMIM executable file.
2. On the Installation Manager home page, click IBM Installation Manager and select Preferences.
3. In the Preferences window, select the Repositories tab and select Add Repository.
4. Browse to the directory that contains the app installation images, select the CAAnywhereWorkExecAppInstRepo.zip compressed file and click OK > Apply.
5. If you are a Maximo for Aviation customer, select the FLTLOGBKAppInstRepo.zip compressed file and click OK > Apply. After the repositories are set, click OK and return to the home screen.
6. On the Installation Manager home screen, click Install and complete the installation wizard.
7. From a Terminal window, go to the <User>/IBM/Anywhere/MaximoAnywhere directory and run the following commands:

./build.sh update-platform

./build.sh

For more information, see Building and deploying apps in IBM Knowledge Center (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSPJLC_7.6.1/com.ibm.si.mpl.doc_7.6.1/build_deploy/t_ctr_build_deploy_apps.html).

Information resources

For more information about your product, support resources, and connecting and collaborating with others through blogs, wikis, and forums, see the following resources.

• Installing Maximo Anywhere: Provides information about installing Maximo Anywhere (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSPJLC_7.6.1/com.ibm.si.mpl.doc_7.6.1/install/t_install_overview.html).
• Release notes for Maximo Anywhere: Provides information about fixes and workarounds for known issues in Maximo Anywhere (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSPJLC_7.6.1/com.ibm.si.mpl.doc/common/relnotes.html).
• Installing Maximo Asset Configuration Manager: Provides installation information and an overview of the system requirements. Includes full instructions for installing Maximo Asset Configuration Manager (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSLKSJ_7.6.5/com.ibm.acm.doc/install/t_ctr_install_product.html).
• Release notes for Maximo Asset Configuration Manager: Provides information about fixes and workarounds for known issues in Maximo Asset Configuration Manager (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSLKSJ_7.6.5/com.ibm.acm.doc/overview/relnotes.html).