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Module 2

This document outlines the concept of Launch Points in Maximo Automation, defining them as configurations that trigger scripts based on specific events and objects. It details five major types of Launch Points: Object, Attribute, Action, Integration, and Custom, each serving distinct purposes in system performance and user interaction. Additionally, it provides a decision matrix to help users choose the appropriate Launch Point based on their needs.

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Module 2

This document outlines the concept of Launch Points in Maximo Automation, defining them as configurations that trigger scripts based on specific events and objects. It details five major types of Launch Points: Object, Attribute, Action, Integration, and Custom, each serving distinct purposes in system performance and user interaction. Additionally, it provides a decision matrix to help users choose the appropriate Launch Point based on their needs.

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Module 2: Understanding

Launch Points
THE 'WHEN' AND 'HOW' OF MAXIMO AUTOMATION
UDEMY MASTERCLASS: ZERO TO ENTERPRISE
What is a Launch Point?

 Definition: A configuration that defines the Event and Object that triggers
a script.

 The Switch: Acts as the bridge between a user action and your Jython
code.

 Strategic Choice: Choosing the right Launch Point is critical for system
performance.
The Five Major Launch Points

 Object Launch Point (OLP)

 Attribute Launch Point (ALP)

 Action Launch Point

 Integration Launch Point

 Custom Launch Point


Object Launch Points (OLP)

 The Workhorse: Tied to the lifecycle of a record (Work Order, Asset, etc.).

 Key Events: Initialize, Save, Approve, Delete.

 Save Context: 'Before Save' for validation; 'After Save' for updating related
records.

 Pro-Tip: Avoid heavy logic in 'Initialize' to keep the UI fast.


Attribute Launch Points (ALP)

 Field-Level Control: Triggered by a specific field on an object.

 Validation: Fires when a user 'tabs out' of a field.

 Action: Fires to automatically calculate or update another field.

 Use Case: Recalculating SLA dates immediately when 'Priority' changes.


Action Launch Points

 On-Demand: These scripts wait for a specific command.

 Triggers: Pushbuttons, Workflow Nodes, or Escalations.

 Benefit: Does not run automatically; gives the user or process control.

 Use Case: An 'Auto-Approve' button or a 'Recalculate Risk' background


task.
Integration & Custom Launch Points

 External Gateways: Designed for the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF).

 Integration LP: Intercepts data during XML/CSV imports/exports.

 Custom LP: Exposes your script as a direct REST API endpoint.

 Use Case: Updating Asset meters via an external IoT temperature sensor.
Decision Matrix: Which LP to use?

 Block a save due to missing data? -> Object (Before Save)

 Calculate a field value in real-time? -> Attribute

 Trigger logic from a button or workflow? -> Action

 Handle inbound IoT sensor data? -> Custom / Integration

Up Next: Module 3: Working with Implicit Variables

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