Maximo System Properties for the Attachment

Maximo Attachment System Properties


When working with Maximo, managing attachments effectively can significantly improve user experience and functionality. Below are key system properties related to attachments:


mxe.doclink.defaultPrintDocWithReport

This property is used to set the default checkbox behavior when attaching a document. It ensures that the document is marked as printable by default during the attachment process.

  • Purpose: Automatically selects the "Printable" checkbox for attachments.
  • Use Case: Ideal for organizations that want all attachments to be considered printable unless manually changed.

mxe.directprint.inherited.attachment

This property allows printable documents inherited from PM (Preventive Maintenance) or SR (Service Requests) to be included in reports.

  • Purpose: Ensures inherited attachments are included as part of the printable document set.
  • Use Case: Useful for scenarios where attachments from related records need to be included automatically in reports.

mxe.report.AttachDoc.validateURL

This property determines whether the URL validation for attached documents is enabled. Setting it to false can resolve common attachment issues.

  • Purpose: Disables strict URL validation for attached documents.
  • Use Case: Recommended when users face frequent attachment-related errors due to URL validation.
  • Tip: Have you tried setting this property to false? It has resolved many attachment issues in several setups.

Conclusion

Whether you are troubleshooting network connectivity or fine-tuning Maximo’s attachment system, these tools and properties offer simple solutions to streamline your workflows. Use PowerShell for quick diagnostics and Maximo system properties to optimize document handling. Start applying these techniques today for more efficient operations.

Happy troubleshooting and configuring!


Maximo System Properties for the Attachment
Adnan Malik December 22, 2024
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