KB38670: How to Change the Default Names for the Default Start Pages on the Web Preferences page using the MicroStrategy Web SDK 9.2.1

The example provided in this document is provided “as-is” to the user and assumes that the user:

• 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: The following documentation provides step by step instructions on how to change the default names for the default start pages on the Web Preferences page using the Strategy Web SDK.
 
Before Customization:
 

 
After Customization:
 

 
 
Strategy SDK provides a Web Customization Editor that can be used to create a customization plug-in. The following steps show how to create the plug-in and deploy.

• Launch the Web Customization Editor.
• Create a new plug-in and give it a meaningful name. For example: ChangeDefaultStartPageNames. (For step by step instructions on creating a new plug-in, please navigate to Home > Web SDK > Customizing Strategy Web > Web Customization Editor > Features and Customizable)
• Click in Strategy Web Configuration inside the Application Settings view to expand the hierarchical tree. The expanded list comprises the different settings that can be modified to perform customizations.
• Navigate to Strategy Web Configuration > Property Files > WEB-INF > classes > resources
• Double-click MessagesBundle_en_US.properties
• Using the textbox next to the greyed out "Add" button, type the following "custom.1", then press the Add button
  
  

• Highlight an area to the right of custom.1 and input the custom text you want to use to replace the default start page name
  
  

• Save your changes.
• Navigate to Strategy Web Configuration > System Pickers > StartPagesPicker
• To change the name for Shared Reports, double-click on shared(Shared Reports).  The editor for Shared Reports should open.
  
  

• Click the modify button next to the Descriptor ID and choose the custom.1 text that was created in step 6.
  
  

• Save your changes.
• Restart Web to see the change take effect. 

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 Strategy Developer Zone (https://resource.microstrategy.com/msdz/).
 
To access the Strategy Developer Zone, 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 Zone, 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.