KB40595: Semicolon in the file name is replaced by underscore when delivering a report as a file via MicroStrategy Distribution Services 9.x and 10.x

SYMPTOM:
 
Semicolon in the file name is replaced by underscore when delivering a report as a file via Strategy Distribution Services.
 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:
 
Follow the steps below to reproduce the issue in Strategy Tutorial project:

1. Create a report with semicolon in the report name.
2. Send the report as PDE attachment via Distribution Services.
3. The semicolon is replaced by underscore in the PDF file name. 

CAUSE:
 
This is a known issue in Strategy Distribution Services 9.x and 10.x.
 
ACTION:
 
Contact Strategy Technical Support for the latest update of this issue.
 
WORKAROUND:
 
Use colon instead of semicolon in the report name and the colon will be kept in the file name.