Header doesn't accept images where a path has an ampersand "&"

[CharltonFranklin]

This error may be encountered and replicated when you are using an image in the reporting "Header" tool where the path contains an "&". Yes this is rare, but possible and sometimes you want to keep the path, but can't update the path name. If you select the image in a path with an "&", then you'll get an error similar to the following:

Error: Report Header (36): The Action "Update Image Tool" has an error: ParseError: Unterminated entity reference, 'D' at line 2 and column 19
while processing "Action_UpdateRawXml"

A discussion began in 2016 on this topic:
Solved: Insert Image in Report Header: ParseError: Untermi... - Alteryx Community

[CristonS]

hi @CharltonFranklin thanks for your feedback! Has this been submitted to Customer Support as a defect?

[CharltonFranklin]

@CristonS No, I didn't realize that there was a separate defect reporting process. I thought that ideas were both defects and enhancements.

[CristonS]

No worries, we want to hear all the things! We're trying to lean away from reporting defects in this particular location, but the truth of the matter is that you will get a response much faster going through Support. Plus, this defect should be fixed regardless of PM interest as a feature. Please also include the link to the 2016 discussion topic. Good luck!