BEHIND THE CODE

If you’re building custom screens in HxGN EAM, don’t overlook the built-in magic of Computed Values and Retrieved Values, they can save you from manual data entry and cut down on errors. Computed Values let you write a database SELECT query once, and automatically populate a field when the record is saved. For example: when you choose an Organization or a Sequence in one field, the corresponding custom field can auto-fill with the correct value, without you typing anything. R

Improve user experience and efficiency by dynamically controlling which fields are visible or editable based on specific conditions. For example, if a Work Order type is “Unscheduled Repair,” the system can automatically display fields like Status, Priority, and Class while hiding irrelevant fields for other work order types. Similarly, you can lock certain critical fields (such as Cost Code) once a record reaches a specific status to prevent accidental changes. This customiz

Streamline your data entry by utilizing EF to auto-populate fields based on user input.   For example, when a department is selected for...

In EAM, we can create EF scripts that prevent users from saving a record if certain conditions aren't met. A simple but useful example...

Using Extensibilty Framework, we can set up conditional field rules (making certain fields required) that adjust to user actions in real...

Did you know you can send emails directly from Dataflow Studio using the PutEmail processor? By configuring it with the same email server...

As of HxGN EAM version 12.2.1, EAM is capable of detecting whether a work request being entered matches any of the existing open work...

EAM version 12.2.1 is almost here, and along with it come many improvements to existing functionality. We want to share some highlights...

Want to make your Digital Work application feel more intuitive and show your everyday users you're on top of the latest features?! The...

When an EAM status is changed using SQL and an approval workflow exists for it, EAM will NOT automatically create the approval event.    ...

When working with Web Services in EAM, there are currently three authentication methods available: basic authentication, bearer...

Did you know you can update multiple records with just a few clicks in list view? To select multiple records, hold down the  CTRL or ...

Did you know about the new formatting options for email messages within EAM?   For versions 12.1 and higher, there is a new install...

With the release of HxGN EAM version 12.1.1, mass communication with your users just got easier!    The new Bulletin Setup screen allows...

Did you know the  LGNDISCL install parameter can be used to display custom text messages on the login page? In our experience, this...

EAM’s already impressive checklist functionality got even better with the introduction of Dynamic Checklists!   This feature allows...

Alert Management is one of the best data management tools in EAM, but when an unexpected error occurs, it may go unnoticed unless a user...

Did you know you can use Flex Business Rules and User-Defined Fields to add booking labor functionality to the Record View tab?   Booking...

Any screen with a List View can be filtered using the filter row. Instead of clicking the "Run" button, use the Enter or F8 key on your...

F7 opens/closes the multi-field search on List View screens, grids, and lookups. A Dataspy represents a pre-defined view of a list of...