Problem: Creating Charts in RTF Templates

I am using BI Publisher Template Builder for Word. I am using Word 2007 and the patch 9821068 of the Template Builder.
I am attempting to create a chart in an rtf template using the chart wizard. I can go through the wizard fine and preview my chart and changes using the preview button.
However, when hit ok a static image of the preview of the chart is inserted into the rtf file and not a bi pub chart “object”. When I right click on the “chart” I do not see the “BI Publisher Chart..” menu item.
When I create a report on the BI Server using the chart template I created above, the chart is not updated. It is just the static image that was inserted by the Template Builder. I tried various data sources for the report and the chart never changes.
Anyone have any ideas whats wrong?
Thanks,
-Matt
Edited by: user12869451 on Jul 22, 2010 4:04 PM

Hi Matt,
Send me the template and xml, fusion{DoT}object[AT]gmail[dOt]com

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