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KB44982: When renaming a shortcut to an attribute, and then adding it to a report, the name is lost, and reverts back to the original attribute name, in MicroStrategy 9.4.x-10.x


Stefan Zepeda

Salesforce Solutions Architect • Strategy


When renaming a shortcut to an attribute, and then adding it to a report, the name is lost, and reverts back to the original attribute name, in MicroStrategy 9.4.x-10.x

SYMPTOM:
When renaming a shortcut to an attribute, and then adding it to a report, the name is lost, and reverts back to the original attribute name, in Strategy 9.4.x-10.x.
 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:
1. Pick an attribute (e.g. Category). Create a shortcut to this attribute, and rename it "Test Category".
2. Create a new report
3. Drag and drop the shortcut to the attribute onto the report template
4. The attribute displays the original name, not the new name given in step 1

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CAUSE:
This is a known issue in Strategy 9.4.x-10.x.
 
ACTION:
Strategy will continue to investigate and post updates as soon as they are available.
 
WORKAROUND:
Rename the attribute using an alias. This can be done in the report template via Report Data Options > Display > Alias:

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April 19, 2017

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April 19, 2017