KB13660: How to retrieve or modify the long description of a report using MicroStrategy SDK

This technical note describes how to retrieve or modify the long description of a report in Strategy SDK 9.3.x-9.4.x.
 
The following sample code shows how to accomplish this task using the getComments method in the WebObjectInfo class:
 

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WebObjectSource wos = woFact.getObjectSource();
wos.setFlags(wos.getFlags() EnumDSSXMLObjectFlags.DssXmlObjectComments);
WebObjectInfo woi = wos.getObject("Report id", EnumDSSXMLObjectTypes.DssXmlTypeReportDefinition, true);
 
/*Display the Long description of the report.*/
 
System.out.println(woi.getComments());
 
String[] newString = {"New Long Description"};
 
/*The line below modifies the Long description of the report.*/
 
woi.setComments(newString);
System.out.println(woi.getComments());

 
 
 
Customization Warning:
This customization is provided as a convenience to Strategy users and is only directly applicable to the version stated. While this code may apply to other releases directly, Strategy Technical Support makes no guarantees that the code provided will apply to any future or previous builds. In the event of a code change in future builds, Strategy Technical Support makes no guarantee that an updated version of this particular customization will be provided. For enhancements to this customization or to incorporate similar functionality into other versions, contact your Account Executive to inquire about Strategy Consulting assistance.