KB40851: Option to change the trendline color for a graph is grayed out in MicroStrategy Developer 9.x.

SYMPTOM:
 
When users go to Graph Preferences > Series > Revenue > Trendline > Border, the option to change the trendline color for a graph is grayed out in Strategy Developer 9.x.
 

 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:
 

1. Create a report with Region and Revenue.
2. Go to Graph Preferences > Series > Revenue and check 'Show Trendlines'.

 
 
CAUSE:
 
This is working by design. The option "Show Trendline Color Same as Series" is checked so users cannot change the color.
 
ACTION:

• Then go to Series > Revenue > Trendline > Border and notice the drop-down to change the trendline color is grayed out.
   
  
1. Go to Graph Preferences > Vertical Bar Options > Display and uncheck 'Show Trendline Color Same as Series'.

 
Note: Trendline formatting cannot only be changed in Strategy Developer and not in Web.
 
 

• Go to Series > Revenue > Trendline > Border and users should now be able to change the trendline color.