KB13856: How to remove the PDF export link from the reports page in MicroStrategy Web 10.x

This technical note explains how to remove the PDF export link shown below from the reports page in Strategy Web 10.x.
 

 
In order to remove the PDF export link, perform the following steps:
 

• Open FolderIconLayout.xml in an XML editor.
• To prevent the PDF link from being displayed, either comment out or delete the section below (this appears twice in the FolderIconLayout.xml file):
  <mstrlayout:render name="PDFExport">
  <mstrlayout:argument list="FolderObjects" type="com.Strategy.web.objects.WebObjectInfo"/>
  <mstrlayout:argument type="boolean" value="true"/>
  </mstrlayout:render>
  
• The PDF export link is now removed, as shown below:
  

WARNING:
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.
 
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