KB47734: How to Force the Folder Path to Stay Expanded in MicroStrategy Web SDK 9.5.1?

With the introduction of the _Interface plugin in 9.3.0, providing the new look and feel, the folder path only shows the current folder by default. Clicking on this path causes this section to expand, showing the full path to the current folder.
Collapsed:

 
Expanded:

 
Steps
The following steps disable this feature, forcing the path to remain expanded:

1. Create a new plugin in the Web Customization Editor.
2. Navigate to "FolderBrowsingPathStyle":
   
   Application Settings -> Strategy Web Configuration -> Styles
    
3. Double-click to edit.
4. Navigate to Style Layouts -> Edit Layout.
5. Select "Yes" to create a copy of the "FolderBrowsingPathLayout.xml" file in your plugin folder.

 
Since the FolderBrowsingPathLayout.xml copied automatically isn't from the _Interface folder, we need to do this manually to avoid a few issues:
 

1. Browse to this file in the _Interface plugin:
   

   
   plugins\_Interface\WEB-INF\xml\layouts

   
   
2. Copy this file to the same location in your plugin:
   

   
   plugins\YOURPLUGIN\WEB-INF\xml\layout

   
   
3. Go back to Eclipse (you may need to refresh), it will recognize the file has updated, and will update the editing window after clicking yes. 
4. Change
   

   
   <div class="mstrPathText"> 

   
   to
   

   
   <div class="mstrPathText pinned">

   
   
5. Save changes.
6. Restart the Web server to apply the changes.

 
Other pages
To see the same expanded path when executing a report, document and all other pages: 

1. Repeat steps 2-8 for PathStyle and PathLayout.xml.
2. Navigate to "ReportPathStyle":
   
   Application Settings -> Strategy Web Configuration -> Styles
    
3. Double-click to edit.
4. Select "Style Layouts" -> "...".
5. Select the new PathLayout.xml that was copied over.
6. Repeat steps 11-12 for "RWPathStyle".
7. Save changes and restart the Web Server.

The example provided in this document is provided “as-is” and user has read the following customization warning:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Strategy SDK allows you to customize several Strategy products and extend and integrate the Strategy business intelligence functionality into other applications. However, before changing the way Strategy products look or behave, it is helpful to understand how the application is built. For more information regarding the Strategy products or the process of customizing Strategy products, please refer to Strategy Developer Zone (https://developer.Strategy.com).
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@Strategy.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 https://www.Strategy.com/us/services/support/contact.
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.