During the days when Java customization was required, a solution to choose the BIRT output format was developed. The administrator can choose the Output format when importing reports and generating Request Page.

The Report redirect URL is predefined with the format output when running the report:

With a MAS upgrade, the solution was redeveloped in Java and the customization archive was uploaded to MAS Core.

Automation scripts may not always come to the rescue and will need to maintained in java. Attaching the source files and customization archive for use. 

Execute the following steps before executing:

1. Create Domain REPFORMAT (Type ALN, Length 10) with 2 values: pdf and xls
2. Add a new field REPFORMAT on REPORT Object
3. Upload the attached customization archives for report and report bean

   ReportDialogBeanExt.class - applications\maximo\maximouiweb\webmodule\WEB-INF\classes\custom\webclient\beans\report

   ReportExt.class, ReportExtSet.class - applications\maximo\businessobjects\classes\custom\app\report

4. Start Manage
5. Choose the report that you wish to have a format when submitting and save
6. 
7. Choose to Generate Request Page