Attribute Launch Point
In IBM Maximo, Automation Scripts provide a powerful way to implement business logic without modifying the core Maximo application code. Here we will see about Attribute Launch Point. An Attribute Launch Point in Maximo allows you to associate an Automation Script with a specific attribute of a business object and execute the script when a configured event occurs on that attribute. Attribute launch point can be used to customize the field validation, action, initialization, and lookups in the scripting framework.
Execution Flow
Events
| Events | Details |
| Initialize Access Restriction | Called when setting the metadata, visibility, read-only status, or requirement flags for the field. It runs just-in-time when the framework refers to that attribute. |
| Initialize value | Called when the field is initialized to set the default or starting value of the field during initialization. |
| Validate | Called when data is entered, modified, or when the user tabs out/exits the field. |
| Run Action | Called after the field data is validated, executing custom business logic |
| Retrieve List | Called when a user clicks or opens the lookup dialog box associated with the field to populate and filter the available values |
Configuration Steps
- Navigate to System Configuration → Platform Configuration → Automation Scripts.
- Click Create → Script with Attribute Launch Point.
- Provide a Launch Point Name and select the required Object (MBO).
- Select the required Attribute on which the script should execute.
- Select the required Attribute Event, such as Initialize Value, Retrieve List, Validate, or Run Action.
- Provide the Script Name, select the required Script Language, and configure the Log Level if required.
- Configure Launch Point Variables and Bindings if values need to be passed between the launch point and the script.
- Enter the Automation Script code in the script editor.
- Click Create to save the launch point and script.
- Test the script and activate the launch point as required.
Sample Code Snippet
Key Benefits
- Enables attribute-level customization without modifying Maximo application code.
- Automates field validation based on specific business requirements.
- Sets attribute values during initialization.
- Controls field behavior such as required, read-only, and hidden states.
- Customizes lookup values by filtering or controlling available options.
- Executes business logic when an attribute value changes or an action is triggered.
- Improves maintainability by keeping custom logic within Automation Scripts.
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