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Status Planned for future release
Workspace IBM MAS - Mobile
Categories Mobile Platform
Created by Guest
Created on Nov 12, 2025

RELATED IDEAS

Retain XML attributes (like id, value) and XML comments (<!-- -->) when upgrading mobile apps using MAF Tools

When using the "“Migrate Prior Configurations" feature of "Application Configuration" (erstwhile MAF tool), it does not retain the XML attribute positions and XML comments (tested in MAS 9.1.5)

Example of a simple change in app.xml:

Before Upgrade:


After Upgrade:

<state id="a1_v737k" name="tgScanLookupEnabled" type="boolean" value="true"/>
<state id="a1_xaq_w" name="tgScanListPgEnabled" type="boolean" value="true"/>

Enhancement Request:

Request to enhance the "delta file creation" and "Migrate Prior Configurations", such that it retains the original XML comments and any attribute positions, to avoid appearing them as "changes" in "git history"

Idea priority High
Needed By Yesterday (Let's go already!)
  • ADMIN RESPONSE
    Dec 8, 2025

    Hi,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide your ideas to IBM. Your request is now a candidate for a future product release. Our aim is to deliver within the next 12-18 months. Thank you again for your feedback.

    Please note: IBM’s statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM’s sole discretion. Information regarding potential future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code or functionality.

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  • Guest
    Dec 18, 2025

    This is a great request. This will also allow the developer to do an actual compare of the upgraded XML and have only the differences display vs having all lines of code display as differences.

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  • Admin
    JORDAN SMITH
    Dec 8, 2025

    Thank you for taking the time to provide your ideas to IBM. We truly value our relationship with you and appreciate your willingness to share details about your experience, your recommendations, and ideas. Our team has reviewed this enhancement request and determined that it is a known gap and currently in the backlog.

    If you would like to be involved in other Maximo enhancements, please email smithjor@us.ibm.com to become part of our sponsored user group, which is a program where you and people in your organization become active participants in the Maximo design process, working alongside our design teams to help us create great future experiences for real target users.

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