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KB44014: How to avoid a numeric extension in the name of the file delivered by file subscriptions in MicroStrategy Distribution Services


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This Knowledge Base article describes how to avoid a numeric extension in the name of the file delivered by file subscriptions in MicroStrategy Distribution Services

INTRODUCTION: When creating a file subscription in Strategy Web 9.4.x-10.x, the name of the file generated by Strategy Distribution Services 9.4.x-10.x contains a numeric extension of timestamp, as shown below.

 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE: 

  1. In Strategy Web, create a Report with Year attribute and Revenue Metric and save it with name YR

  2. Create a file subscription for the YR report. Make sure that the file name does not have any extension, as shown below:	

  3. The exported file will be named as the following example:  YR2017-06-13 22.26.18.272:	

     

ACTION:

  • Go to Strategy Developer -> Project Source -> Administration -> Delivery Managers -> Devices

  • Edit the file device that is used to deliver the file

  • Uncheck the “Append timestamp to file name” option, as shown below.	

  • The received file will only has the designated file name, as shown:

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Published:

June 13, 2017

Last Updated:

June 14, 2017