KB47616: Javascript Errors Occur With the Store Layout DHTML Visualization Sample As-Is Using the MicroStrategy Web SDK 9.4.1

SYMPTOM
Javascript errors occurs when clicking on a selector within the StoreLayoutSampleDocument (as outlined in the out of the box SDK sample "Store Layout" under the DHTML Visualization Samples):
 

 
Clicking for more details shows that the issue is a Strategy Client-Side error:
 

 
 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE

1. Copy the AJAXVisualizationSamples plugin from the ..\SDK\CustomizationPlugins\BasicScenarios to the plugins folder in the Strategy Web directory.
2. Follow steps in the MSDZ for the Home > Visualization SDK > Visualization Samples > DHTML-based Visualization Samples > SDK Samples > Store Layout -- Follow steps under the subtitle Using the AJAX Image Map Sample just as it is
3. Restart the Strategy Web Server
4. When running the StoreLayoutSampleDocument in interactive view mode, click on Books.  The Javascript errors were encountered on this page error will pop up on the document.

 
CAUSE
This is a known issue with Strategy SDK 9.4.1.
 
ACTION
Contact Strategy Technical Support for the latest update on this issue.
 
WORKAROUND

1. Make a back up copy of ..\javascript\mstrGridReport.js
2. Search for the following "mstrGridReport.prototype.applySelector"
3. Modify the following function line from:
   

   
   var controlInfo = this.controlLinks && this.controlLinks; 

   
   to
    
   

   
   var controlInfo = this.controlLinks //&& this.controlLinks; 

   
   
4. Save the changes.
5. Restart the Strategy Web Server
6. After this change, the dashboard will work without any javascript error messages.

 
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. 
 
 
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.