Customization Tool

Overview

The Customization Tool is a newly introduced interface designed to simplify the editing of key configuration—global.txt, customStyles.css, and translation files—directly from within the system. This user-friendly tool removes the need for manual file edits, streamlining customization workflows.

Available from Version 5.3.6 This release supports full editing of global.txt and translation files. Partial editing is available for customStyles.css, with full support planned for a future update.

Key Features

  • Add and manage custom palettes

  • Add and manage custom fonts

  • Modify individual settings in global.txt

  • Edit individual translated texts in translation files

  • Switch between available languages

📌 Note: After configuring your settings, make sure to click Save Changes in the top-right corner. The changes will only reflect in the visualizations once this step is completed.

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Adding a Custom Palette

  1. Enter a name for the new palette.

  2. Click the “+” button to add and customize colors.

  3. Click Save Palette.

  4. Your palette will now appear in the saved list:

  • Enable it using the checkbox.

  • Use Set as Default if needed.

  1. Click Save Changes (top-right) to apply it to your charts. To update an existing palette, click Edit, adjust the colors, and hit Save.

Define and Add a Custom Font

Ensure the font file is placed in the following directory:

  • For MSTR Web : webapps\MicroStrategy\plugins\VitaraCharts\custom\fonts

  • For MSTR Library : webapps\MicroStrategyLibrary\plugins\VitaraCharts\custom\fonts

Note : If the fonts folder does not exist under the custom directory, users can manually create it and then add your font files.

Steps :

1. Enter Font Details

  • Specify the Font Name.

  • Provide the source font file

  • Click Add Font to save it. The font will now appear in the list of saved fonts.

2. Set the Font as Default

To apply the newly added font as the default:

  • Locate it in the Saved Fonts list.

  • Enable the Set as Default option.

The selected font will now be used as the default across all visualizations.

Refer to the attached GIF below for a demonstration of custom palette and custom font configuration.

Modifying global.txt Settings

Toggle individual settings within the tool to replicate the effects of manual edits to global.txt, presented in a more intuitive format.

Refer to the attached screenshot for details.

Translation

The Translation tab allows users to:

  • Edit individual entries in the translation files

  • Switch between multiple language options

Below the screenshot for your reference

File Access Path

Access the customization interface from the following locations:

  • For MicroStrategy Web Application: /MicroStrategy/plugins/VitaraCharts/utils/customizations.html

  • For MicroStrategy Library Application: /MicroStrategyLibrary/plugins/VitaraCharts/utils/customizations.html

📌 Note: Customizations must be applied separately for Web and Library environments.

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