Start Center and Portlets

Meaning of Start Center Terms and Icons

Definition

Start Center

a page that gives users quick access to tools, work orders, and portlets as it pertains to the scope of work

Portlet

displays the results of a saved query in either a list or chart format

Query

a request for data or information from a database table or combination of tables

Work Order (WO)

Work Order; a document that includes all the details of maintenance tasks and outlines a process for completing those tasks

CSR

Customer Service Request; a ticket that captures information about a request, including the type of service, who needs it, where, when and why

DTS

Data and Technology Services; Transportation Public Works’ Information Technology division.

Start Center & Portlets

Use this to return to your assigned Start Center

Go To

Use this to quickly access different applications in Maximo

Left to right

Bulletin Board

Quickly view messages posted on the Bulletin Board

Reports

Review all reports within Street and Bridge Operations

Profile

Review your account’s profile to ensure all your information is accurate

Log Out

To completely sign out of Maximo, click the Log Out button

Left Navigation Column

Favorite Applications

Use the Favorite Applications portlet in your Start Center to display the applications that you use frequently.

Report List

The Report List portlet displays the reports that you use frequently. Clicking a report in the portlet runs the report.

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