KB296583: File Subscription file name doesn’t display special characters (^ or !) in MicroStrategy 9.x and 10.x.

SUMMARY:
This technical note addresses special characters (^ or !) not being displayed in the File Name after the file subscription on a schedule is created in Strategy 9.x or 10.x.
 
SYMPTOM:
Create a file subscription, on a schedule other than “Send Now”, with a ^ or ! in the File Name in Strategy 9.x or 10.x.
 
When editing the subscription, the special character (^ or !) will no longer exist in the File Name.
 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:

1. Create a new file subscription for a report.
2. In subscription editor, specify a file name that uses either the character ^ or ! in the name (Ex: File Export Request [^] Details).
3. Specify a schedule for the subscription to run on except for “Send Now”.
4. Add report parameter values if available and select OK to complete subscription creation.

• Navigate to the My Subscription page and select “Edit Subscription” for the newly created file subscription.

• Observe that the file name no longer has the ^ character in the name.

CAUSE:
This is an identified defect and has been logged to our Technology team for investigation.
 
ACTION:
Currently this issue is still being reviewed for feasibility by our Technology team and is not scoped for any upcoming scheduled Strategy release.