KB248737: How to modify the Data Type and Precision of the Attribute using the MicroStrategy Intelligence Server SDK

Following KB15810, you can modify the column alias for an attribute.

 
 
The following is an example of how to modify the Data type and Precision for the attribute as well.
 

… After successfully connecting to the Intelligence Server - Project and creating a valid session…


'Find attribute (in my example Subcategory att)
Set attrib = MySource.FindObject("FCD6B0CE45221E93FF148FABE3A3842D", DssTypeAttribute)
 
'Find the ID of column used as column alias
columnID = attrib.Forms.BaseAttributeForms.Item(0).Column.Info.ID
 
'Use the column ID to find the properties of the object
Set column_alias = MySource.FindObject(columnID, DssTypeColumn)
 
'Change the name of the column object and the name used
'to display the column in desktop
column_alias.Info.Name = "ZZZ_SDK_VB" 'Object name
column_alias.ColumnName = "ZZZ_SDK_VB" 'Desktop SQL display
 
'set the Data Type
column_alias.DataType.Type = 30
 
'set the Precision
column_alias.DataType.Precision = 10
 
'Save the modified object
objSource.SaveObject column_alias.Info, , DssSourceSaveOverwrite

• Can program, compile (e.g. javac, jikes, etc.), and execute Java programs
• Can configure environment variables (e.g. JAR files, property files, etc.)
• Have all the necessary tools to create Java applications (JDK, IDE, etc.)
• Has access to the Strategy SDK documentation.
• Has read the customization warning at the bottom of this document

PREREQUISITES:
 
For the sample to work, the Strategy Web JAR files must be accessible by the Java Runtime
Environment. The Strategy Web JAR files can be found under:

• Strategy Web Universal (JSP): {web_root}/WEB-INF/lib directory.
• Strategy Web (.NET): Program Files\Common Files\Strategy directory.

Note:
 
More elaborate programs will require additional library files and are out of the scope of this document.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
 
The Strategy SDK allows you to customize the standard Strategy Web interface, and extend and integrate the Strategy business intelligence functionality into other applications. However, before changing the way Strategy Web products look or behave, it is helpful to understand how the application is built. For more information regarding the Strategy Web architecture or the process of customizing Strategy Web, please refer to MicroStrategy Developer Hub .
 
To access the Strategy Developer Hub, you must have access to the Strategy Knowledge Base, you must have purchased the Strategy SDK, and you must be current on your Strategy maintenance agreement. If you are a US-based business and believe that you satisfy all three of these conditions but you do not have access to the Strategy Developer Hub, please contact Strategy Technical Support at support@microstrategy.com or at (703) 848-8700. If you are an international business, please contact Strategy Technical Support at the appropriate email address or phone number found at http://www.microstrategy.com/Support/ContactUs.asp.
 
 
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. In the event of a code change in future builds, Strategy may not be able to provide additional code on this matter even though this customization is provided at this time for this specific build. For enhancements to this customization or to incorporate similar functionality into other versions, contact your Account Executive to inquire about Strategy Consulting assistance.