JMP Software: Introduction to the JMP Scripting Language

Duration: 2.0 days CEU: 1.2

This course demonstrates how to extend JMP's functionality using the JMP Scripting Language (JSL) to automate routine procedures, extend or create new procedures, and customize reports.

Learn how to

use the basic elements in JSL
use messages, functions, and expressions to create new data tables and columns, control analyses, and capture or modify reports
create and use dialogs to adapt script behavior
save JMP scripts as custom menu or toolbar items to automate routine analyses and reporting.

Who should attend

Anyone familiar with JMP who wants to learn the JMP Scripting Language (JSL)

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, it is recommended you complete the JMP Software: Statistical Data Exploration course or have equivalent experience.

Course Contents

Scripting Concepts

introducing scripting
introducing object-oriented approach
reviewing how to generate scripts interactively
storing scripts in the Table panel

JSL Building Blocks

understanding operators, numbers, and names
understanding lists and expressions
understanding comments, commas, parentheses, quoted strings, and matrices
introducing a visual JSL style to make reading, interpreting, and understanding JSL easy

Functions

using the For function
using the If, Match, and Choose functions

Data Table Scripts

creating new tables and columns
changing or adding column properties
using basic matrix functions in JSL

Platform Scripts

understanding platform layers (analysis and report)
reporting display tree structure
building custom windows

Dialogs and Lists

making and using custom dialogs
listing data structures
understanding expressions and evaluation
journaling results

Packaging Scripts

understanding generic arguments
using and understanding the User Toolbar and User Menu

Software Addressed

This course addresses the following software product(s): JMP.

Course Materials

Students receive a hardcopy of the course notes and, in some courses, can choose to take home a copy of the course data.

U.S. Schedule

25SEP2008 Cary, NC

18NOV2008 San Francisco, CA

Check for additional and updated schedule information online at support.sas.com/courses/jscr7.html.

Registration

To register for this course in the US, call 800-333-7660 or visit support.sas.com/training. This course is also available for on-site training, or you can create a custom course by combining material from several courses. For more details, contact SAS Education in Cary, NC at 919-531-7321 or send e-mail to training@sas.com.