KB219978: The selection or highlighted style is not kept in exported files (HTML, PDF, Excel) except for Flash

 
SUMMARY:
This document describes a feature request that is not currently available in Strategy. There is a workaround available on this document to improve usability for the end users given the current lack of this feature.
 
SYMPTOM:
When an attribute is used from a grid as a selector and we target a subsequent grid, the user would expect to keep the Selection Style, (highlighted), after the document is exported to Excel, PDF and HTML.

 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:

1. Create a document or dashboard.
2. Add two grids on it.
3. Set an attribute as a selector to target the second grid.
4. When the document is seen in any mode, the selected attribute element is seen highlighted:

5. Now, export the document to Excel, PDF or HTML, and verify that the current selection is not exported keeping the highlighted style:

 
CAUSE:
This is working  as designed.
Currently, only export to Flash will preserve the selection style. A feature enhancement request is already being evaluated by Strategy technology team for potential future implementation.
 
WORKAROUND:
Apply the workaround provided below in order to make it easier for the end user to identify the current selection
To avoid confusion there are several possibilities:

1. To include the required attribute on the target grid.
2. Design the document as follows:
   
1. Target grid included in a Panel Stack
2. On the top, a Dynamic Text Box with the attribute, also in the same Panel Stack.
3. The Attribute Selector targeting the Panel Stack.