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KB214329: When using "YTD"-yy as custom cell formatting the -yy is resolving to random numbers in MicroStrategy Mobile 9.4.1


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n MicroStrategy Mobile 9.4.1, users might see custom cell formatting of "YTD"-yy display incorrectly for the Day attribute. Rather than showing the 2 digits expected for "yy", a random string of numbers is displayed

SYMPTOM:
In Strategy Mobile 9.4.1, users might see custom cell formatting of "YTD"-yy display incorrectly for the Day attribute. Rather than showing the 2 digits expected for "yy", a random string of numbers is displayed, as shown below:
View from Strategy Web 9.4.1 (expected):

ka04W000000Oh83QAC_0EM440000002A2F.jpeg

View from Strategy Mobile 9.4.1:

ka04W000000Oh83QAC_0EM440000002A2D.jpeg

 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:
To reproduce the issue in the Strategy Tutorial Project, follow the steps below:

  • In Strategy Developer, add the Day attribute to a report.
  • Execute the report, and set Custom formatting for the Day cell to be "YTD"-yy, as shown below:
ka04W000000Oh83QAC_0EM440000002A20.jpeg
  • Run the report in Strategy Web 9.4.1. Notice the formatting displays correctly.
  • Run the report in Strategy Mobile. Notice that a random string of numbers is displayed.

 
CAUSE:
This is a known issue in Strategy Mobile 9.4.1.
 
ACTION:
This issue is fixed in Strategy Mobile for iOS 9.4.1 update 5. Upgrade to this version to take advantage of the fix.
 
The Strategy Internal Reference Number for the issue discussed in this technical note is 949680.


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June 1, 2017

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June 1, 2017