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Reference in correspondence template does not display in MS word

SA-64321

Summary



When referencing the property in the correspondence template to generate Microsoft word document, the following references type does not populate actual values in the final Word document:
  • {pega:reference CorrTemplate.Info.LastName}
  • {pega:reference CorrTemplate.Info.address1}

This occurs after Pega application upgrade.


Error Messages

Not Applicable.


Steps to Reproduce

  1. Create a correspondence template
  2. Refer properties in the template
  3. Generate a Word document embedding the correspondence template


Root Cause



A software use or operation error. From Pega 7 onwards, ActiveX controls are decommissioned and are  replaced by Microsoft Silver light. Hence, users using the same application after upgrade are required to execute steps which were missed.


Resolution

Perform the following local-change:

1. Clear the browser cache by selecting all the below options:
- Preserve Favorites website data
- Temporary Internet files and website files
- Cookies and website data
- History
- Download History
- Form data
- Passwords
- Tracking Protection, ActiveX Filtering and Do Not Track




2. Check the 'Allow active content to run in files on My Computer' option in Internet Options > Advanced Tab of Internet Explorer.

    

3. Close all the browser instances and open a new session

Note: After applying the Internet setting, some systems might require a restart.




 

Published September 13, 2018 - Updated October 8, 2020

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