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Status Future consideration
Created by Guest
Created on Nov 11, 2021

Classification data load: Load a single row, include a flattened USEWITH field (comma-delimited)

Loading classifications into Maximo via Excel is a difficult process -- due to the related tables.

It would be helpful if we could do the following with Excel Application Import to help simplify the process:

  • Load a single classification row, and include a single flattened USEWITH field (comma-delimited).

  • An example of a value in the USEWITH column would be:
    'SR, WOACTIVITY, WORKORDER'

  • Maximo would need to be capable of parsing and un-pivoting the USEWITH field into multiple USEWITH rows (vertical rows).

If parsing comma-delimited values is too difficult, then the following might be an alternative:

  • The user could put the USEWITH values in separate columns (not rows).

  • Example:

  • CLASSSTRUCTUREID    USEWITH 1    USEWITH 2    USEWITH 3
    ---------------- --------- --------- ---------
    1234 SR WOACTIVITY WORKORDER
  • Maximo would un-pivot the columns into rows when loading the data.



Idea priority Medium
  • Admin
    Kim Woodbury
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    Dec 8, 2021

    Thank you for your submission. This is something we will do some research into as a potential enhancements.