KB33191: Images inserted into an attribute element of a grid report are displayed smaller after exporting to Excel with formatting with MicroStrategy Web

SYMPTOM:
Images displayed in a report grid by defining them as elements of an attribute with form type "Picture" become smaller once exported to Microsoft Excel using Strategy Web.
 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:

• Create an attribute which has a Picture form type. Refer to following the following Technical Note for detailed steps: 
  KB14226: How to display a .JPG or .GIF image as an attribute element in a report in MicroStrategy Web 9.x
  
• Create a report with the attribute and execute in Web. The image displays fine:
   
  

• Export the report to MS Excel. Notice that the image size is smaller.
   
  

 
CAUSE:
This is a known issue due to a limitation of Microsoft Office.  This issue can be seen with the images added as thresholds as well.
 
ACTION:
Strategy will continue to investigate and post updates as soon as they are available.
 
WORKAROUND:

• Specify the column width and height to make sure that the image can fit to the column.
   
  

• Export to MS Excel and notice that the image size is changed.