When compiling a rebranded version of the Strategy Mobile application, one of the options available to the user is to preconfigure the server connections by adding the configuration information within the "Preferences.xml" file. Users may notice that some settings, such as the homescreen, may not be properly updated on the application until the app is removed from the device/simulator and reinstalled.
This occurs because the application, by default, will only apply the configuration during a clean install. There are two parameters that can be adjusted to change this functionality:
UpdateExistingPreferences (921m Patch11 and newer)
When true, the baked configuration will be applied and will replace the current configuration only if the CID of the current configuration is the same as the CID of the baked configuration and the cntr attribute within the baked configuration is greater than the cntr attribute of the current configuration.
OverrideExistingPreferences (921m Patch 18 and newer)
When true, the baked configuation will be applied and replace the current configuration if the CID of the current configuraton is not the same as the CID of the baked configuration, regardless of the cntr atttribute of either configuration. If the CID's are the same, then the UpdateExistingPreferences and the cntr attribute will determine whether the configuration is applied or not. This is to prevent the configuration from being updated every time the app is restarted.
Strategy 9.4.x-10 Mobile
These preferences can be configured using the MSTRCustomizations.plist file:
MicroStrategy customizations properties file
For more information about these settings, refer the MSDL:
Customizing Configuration Workflow
Earlier versions
These preferences can be configured in the info.plist file for both the iPad and iPhone configurations.
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 MicroStrategy Developer Hub.
To access the Strategy Developer Hub, 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 Hub, 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.
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