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Is there a way to run a JSL script with an input?

mochar — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:49:15 GMT

I'm wondering if I can run a jsl remotely and give it a directory right away...

I have a jsl script that uses a directory of a file and executes some commands. I would like to send it the directory of the file in a simple way where gui's wouldn't be involved (hopefully).

this is how i execute a jsl script from my PC at the moment:

os.system('cd "C:/Program Files/SAS/JMP/14/" && jmp.exe "directory_to_script\blah.jsl"')

wondering if sending another line of code would send it the directory? Any clue, or any ideas to how to do this in a clean way?

Re: Is there a way to run a JSL script with an input?

Craige_Hales — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 11:54:10 GMT

Use an environment variable, and GetEnvironmentVariable("name") in JSL to retrieve it. (You can't use SetEnvironmentVariable(...) to return it, as far as I can tell.) @briancorcoran Environment Variable named RALPH

JMP gets a copy of the environment when it starts.

Re: Is there a way to run a JSL script with an input?

Craige_Hales — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:07:15 GMT

A little more complete example:

Environment variable AND a script

You could also end the script with a quit(); command if needed.

Re: Is there a way to run a JSL script with an input?

mochar — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:42:42 GMT

Whenever I look at my log window, Get environment variable("RALPH" = "";

in my cmd window, it tells me that 'RALPH' is not recognized as an internal or external command

Re: Is there a way to run a JSL script with an input?

Craige_Hales — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:46:17 GMT

Use the SET command in the CMD window to set environment variables

Re: Is there a way to run a JSL script with an input?

mochar — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:41:35 GMT

Thanks! Was able to finally make it work with your help.
Can this be done with more than one environment variable? Can I have 2 or three environment values at a time?

Re: Is there a way to run a JSL script with an input?

pmroz — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:04:55 GMT

Yes you can have as many environment variables as you need.