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KB17822: No option to open file when export to CSV from MicroStrategy Web 9.x


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No option to open file when export to CSV from MicroStrategy Web 9.x

SYMPTOM:
Execute a report in Strategy Web 9.x and export the report to CSV file. The following window appears which only allow user to save the file:
 

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CAUSE:
This is because CSV file type is not defined on the machine.
 
ACTION:
Define the CSV file type on the machine with the following steps:
 

  • Open Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options.
  • Select File Type tab and click New.
  • Type CSV and click OK, as shown below:
ka04W000000OdRLQA0_0EM4400000028dZ.jpeg
  • Select the newly added file type and click Change, as shown below:
ka04W000000OdRLQA0_0EM4400000028df.jpeg
  • Select Microsoft Excel and click OK, as shown below:
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  • Close Folder Options window.
  • Close all browsers and launch Strategy Web 9.x again.
  • Export the same report and the option to open file will be displayed this time, as shown below:
ka04W000000OdRLQA0_0EM4400000028da.jpeg

NOTE: Folder option is a Windows' Setting and the default behavior may vary from above.
 


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June 22, 2017

Last Updated:

June 22, 2017