Adding a Custom Message to all JMP Windows

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Here's a simple way to add a message to all JMP Windows. This could be customized to determine which type of window, then display a different message for each window type. This could also be used in a custom Add-In that could be installed via a custom JMP installation package so that it always runs when JMP opens.

This might be useful, for example, wherever a notification or message needs to be shown on each data table, reminding users of proprietary data or other regulations.

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Ingredients:

• Platforms: n/a
• Objects: Can treat all windows as objects
• JSL Features: Set Global Window Handler( ), Clear Global Window Handler ( )

Sample Data Tables — n/a

Steps:

1. The global window handler runs a specified function each time a new JMP window is created. The example JSL below appends a simple text message to each window.

   1. Names Default To Here( 1 );
      Set Global Window Handler(
      	Function( {window},
      		window << append (text box ("Sample Required Notification"));
      		
      	)
      );

2. If desired, the handler could determine which type of window, then customize the message location or type based on the window type. This could be put into an add-in that runs each time JMP opens, so the behavior could be made automatic.
3. To remove the function, use the JSL below:

   1. Clear Global Window Handler();