Run automation script as cron task in Maximo 7.6+

You can use a script to run the cron task by using a Java Class com.ibm.tivoli.maximo.script.ScriptContask in the cron task definition and then attach the automation script to the cron task in parameters. For this script, we don't need a launch point.

Maximo search operators

Maximo search features are quite advanced but often neglected. By using the advanced search techniques described in this post it is possible to find relevant records easier and faster.

Types of Automation Script

Below are the Scripts with events you can create in Maximo 7.6+

Automation Script Implicit Variables Explained

There are certain variables provided by the framework. These variables are not necessary to be declared before using. Some of these variables are valid only for specific launch point or a particular event. For example: user is valid for all the launch point where as mboset is valid only for Object launch point allow object creation event.

There are two types of implicit variables. Those which are not associated with any other variables and are used directly in the script and those which has to be associated with the variables. Lets get into the details.

Show the Username and Default Insert Site in the Maximo header

Goal: 
To show the logged-in user information such as name and default insert site in the header of the Maximo 7.5.x application.