Add JMP Version and product to icon options

[jthi]

I have to have multiple JMP versions installed at the same time, and from time to time I get confused which version I'm currently running. I can always check it from About menu or create an addin which will tell me the version + product, but I would rather use icons for that. 

Currently I have three different JMP versions in "active" use (even more versions installed...). I have pinned them to taskbar and changed the icons but

with the current icon selection I cannot choose to show the current version, differentiate between pro/non-pro or if the JMP is EA product. 

Current icon selection JMP16 Pro:

My current selections to help me make a difference between different versions:

1. JMP15
2. JMP16 Pro
3. JMP17 EA

[jpol]

Great idea.

I too need to run several versions of JMP simultaneously. This would help prevent using the wrong version for some applications.

[ih]

I agree with making this a built-in option, but FYI my current solution is to make a custom icon file (save a 32x32 pixel .png file and change extension to .ico) and then reference that file in the dialog box you showed.

[Sarah-Sylvestre]

Hi @jthi, thank you for your suggestion! We have captured your request and will take it under consideration.

[Sarah-Sylvestre]

We appreciate you submitting this idea, but we do not plan to pursue this at this time. I'm changing the status to Not Planned for Now, although I will update this wish if we revisit this request in a future release.

[hogi]

I just found this wish list entry
which is very close to my recent question to JMP beta: 00152162

Another issue: also inside a JMP window it's quite difficult to find out, which window is JMP16, 17, 18, 19 ...

The solution: small markers added to the menu : )

@Jeff_Perkinson 

@tonya_mauldin 

@PatrickGiuliano 
I generated a set of AddIns and submitted it via community
- once it passes the "referee" process, I will post an update ...

... can't live without anymore : )

[hogi]

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review process is completed : )
the AddIns are now available for download:
Identify different JMP versions