KB44074: How to Create a Custom Banner Using the MicroStrategy Web SDK 10

SUMMARY: A user is able to add a custom banner to the Strategy Web 10 environment using Strategy Web SDK 10
 
Before customization:
 

 
 
After customization:
 

 
 
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: More elaborate programs will require additional library files and are out of the scope of this document.
 
Using the Web Customization Editor to create a plug-in

• Launch the Web Customization Editor. 
• Create a new plug-in and give it a meaningful name. For example: BannerHeader. (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 > Pages 
• Double click on -1(Default Page), the editor should open 
• Click on the Template Properties tab 
• Next to Template File, click the Modify button, you will be prompted with the following, click YES
   
  

• Search for "mstrCustomHeader", modify the "mstrCustomHeaderLeft" to use your custom banner, a sample is seen below: 
   
  
  
  

  
  <TABLE class="mstrCustomHeader" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
  
     <TR>
  
      <TD class="mstrCustomHeaderLeft"><img src="https://www.google.com/images/srpr/logo3w.png" /></TD>
  
     </TR>
  
  </TABLE>

  
   
  
  
   
  
• Save your changes 
  
• Go to the CSS Setting tab. 
• Search for the following selector .mstrCustomHeaderDIV.  Modify the CSS accordingly, a sample of the CSS changes are seen below
   
  

• Search for the #mstrStarburst selector, modify the "top" property to fall in line with the height of your banner 
   
  

• Restart the application server

 
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.