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  • Create a Dashboard

    A dashboard is a visual tool that lets you run and present reports on a regular basis. To create a dashboard: Open the windows that you want to combin...

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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Set Specification Limits

    You can set specification limits on a column and enable them to show on graphs, as follows: Right-click on the column that you want to set specificat...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Make Data Files Smaller

    Use compression to minimize the size of your data table, allowing JMP to run faster. Compressing columns is particularly helpful when numeric columns ...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Filter and Search Columns

    When you select an analysis platform from the Analyze or Graph menus, a launch window appears. All of the columns in your data table appear in the Sel...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Hide Unused Menus (Windows)

    If there are certain menus that you do not use, you can hide them from the menu toolbar. Select File > Preferences > Menu.Deselect the menus that you...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Hide Unused Menus (macOS)

    If there are certain menus that you do not use, you can hide them from the menu toolbar. Select JMP > Preferences > Menu.Deselect the menus that you ...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Reorder Histograms

    In the Distribution platform, you can change the order of a histogram for a categorical variable. From the red triangle menu for the categorical varia...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Move Row Labels

    If you have a row labeled in a graph, you can move the label. Select a point on a graph.Select Rows > Label/Unlabel.Click and drag on the label to mo...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Keyboard Shortcuts for Tools

    To access JMP tools, press the following keys: Arrow tool = aHelp tool = ?Selection tool = sScroller tool = rGrabber (Hand) tool = hBrush tool = bLa...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Local Data Filter (Windows)

    If your data table contains row states and you do not want to affect them, use the Local Data Filter. The actions of this data filter are temporary a...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Local Data Filter (macOS)

    If your data table contains row states and you do not want to affect them, use the Local Data Filter. The actions of this data filter are temporary an...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Change Modeling Types

    When changing the modeling type of a column, you can choose from these options: Continuous - For numeric dataNominal or Ordinal - For categorical da...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Dynamic Text Re-Sizing (Windows)

    You can change text sizes in JMP without using Preferences. To increase all font sizes by one point: Select Window > Font Sizes > Increase Font Siz...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Dynamic Text Re-Sizing (macOS)

    You can change text sizes in JMP without using Preferences. To increase all font sizes by one point: Select View > Make Text Bigger. Or, hold down ...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Laser Pointer

    JMP has a built-in laser pointer that enables you to visually emphasize parts of a report. It is off by default. To turn it on, open Preferences and...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Exclude Points

    If you suspect that a point is exerting undue influence on your fit, you can exclude it. Right-click the point.Select Row Exclude. When you add a ...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Text Import Preview (Windows)

    Use the Text Import Wizard window to see a preview of how JMP imports a text file: Select File > Open.Select the text file that you want to open.At ...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Text Import Preview (macOS)

    Use the Text Import Preview window to see a preview of how JMP imports a text file: Select File > Open.Select the text file that you want to open.Se...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Quickly Import Data

    Use a wizard to quickly import data from the web, Excel, a PDF, and more. Select View (Windows) or Window (macOS) > JMP Starter.Click Import.Depending...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Show the Text Log in the Script Window (Windows)

    Display the embedded log to quickly see the results of your changes as you run and develop a script. To open the embedded log, right-click in the Scri...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Show the Text Log in the Script Window (macOS)

    Display the embedded log to quickly see the results of your changes as you run and develop a script. To open the embedded log, right-click in the Scri...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:34 PM
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  • Quick Scroll to Column

    When you have many columns, instead of scrolling through the data to get to the column that you want, double-click the column name in the column pane...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:33 PM
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  • Drag and Drop Variables

    You can drag and drop variables from a data table into a graph. Drag and Drop Variables from a Table You can drag and drop a variable from one axis to...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:33 PM
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  • Select Multiple Histogram Bars

    To select several bars in a histogram, hold down the Shift key while selecting the bars. Selected Bars

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:33 PM
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  • Locate Selected Rows (Windows)

    It is sometimes tedious to scroll through large data tables to find selected cells. To quickly locate the next selected row, press F7. To quickly loc...

    ruthhummel
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    Oct 11, 2023 1:33 PM
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