SYMPTOM:
In Strategy Web 9.4.1 and above, after modifying attribute display form and browse form, then update schema, the element cache is not purged in Web. While in Strategy Analytics Developer, the modification takes effect.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:
1. In Tutorial Project, create attribute "Month of Year" with only ID form;
2. Create an attribute element prompt, based on attribute “Month of Year”;
3. Add prompt into report, notice that the prompt display elements like “1, 2,…” in both MicorStrategy Web and Developer;
4. Then modify attribute “Month of Year”, add DESC form into report display forms and browse forms;
5. Update schema;
6. Notice that in Strategy Web, the attribute element cache is not purged. The prompt still shows “1, 2,…”;
While in Strategy Developer, the modification works, the prompt shows “1 January, 2 February, …”.
CAUSE:
This is expected behavior in Strategy Web. In order to be able to see the updated attribute, the element caches need to be purged as explained below.
ACTION:
There are two ways to purge elements explained below:
