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• Language support in JMP® Software

  JMP® software is available in the following languages: Castilian SpanishEnglishFrenchGermanItalianJapaneseKoreanSimplified Chinese   Documentation The Discovering JMP, JMP Deployment Guide, Menu Descriptions, and Quick Reference documents are available in the translated languages listed above. You can access a subset of JMP documentation in the JMP user interface. To access the remaining JMP PDFs,...

  Evan_Carr

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  Nov 21, 2023 10:50 AM

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• Fit Oneway Performance Issues With Jitter Enabled

  Problem Users may experience performance issues in some use cases when analyzing data using the Fit Oneway Platform in JMP 17. This may occur in the following circumstances, with Jittering enabled:  When the number of rows is relatively large in the analysis (e.g., in the tens of thousands).When rows across the categorical or nominal X variable contain multiple missing values (despite these rows n...

  PatrickGiuliano

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  Jun 8, 2023 12:34 PM

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• When JMP® Clinical 17.0 is installed first, installing version 17.1 produces issues with report list

  If you already have JMP Clinical 17.0 installed, the process of installing JMP Clinical 17.1 begins by uninstalling version 17.0. After 17.0 is uninstalled and version 17.1 is installed, the Reviews report list does not contain certain new reports for 17.1 and some items are ordered incorrectly.   Listed below are the options to work around this issue.   1. This is the cleanest workaround, but wil...

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  Jun 7, 2023 1:08 PM

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• Supported versions of R software by JMP® version and operating system

  The following table describes the versions of R supported by JMP version and operating system. JMP VersionOSR Version17.xWindows2.9.1 or higher Macintosh2.9.1 or higher (Intel architecture of R only) https://www.r-project.org16.xWindows2.9.1 or higher Macintosh2.9.1 to 3.3.315.xWindows2.9.1 or higher Macintosh2.9.1 to 3.3.314.xWindows2.9.1 or higher Macintosh2.9.1 to 3.3.313.xWindows2.9.1 or highe...

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  May 18, 2023 6:29 AM

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• JMP® can crash when using drag and drop functionality

  JMP® might begin to crash when using drag-and-drop functionality within any platform.  This affects all versions of JMP on Windows and may be caused by a recent update to a third party software package called Digital Guardian. The crash is a known issue with Digital Guardian software. A recent update with Digital Guardian has affected the drag-and-drop behavior for Windows.  As a temporary work-ar...

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  May 15, 2023 7:40 AM

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• How is the standard deviation calculated for different Shewhart control charts?

  XR Charts   In an XBar chart that uses the R option, the value for sigma is computed as: where:
  R_i = range of ith subgroup n_i = sample size of the ith subgroup
  d₂(n_i) = expected value of the range of n_i independent normally distributed variables with unit standard deviation
  N = number of subgroups for which n_i ≥ 2
  XS Charts   In an XBar chart that uses the S option, the value for sigma is computed ...

  sseligman

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  Mar 21, 2023 8:22 AM

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• How to convert Minitab files to JMP® files

  JMP^® can import Minitab Portable file format (.MTP files) directly, without any need for Minitab itself. For Minitab Worksheet files (.MTW), JMP initiates a batch process where JMP creates a batch file of Minitab batch commands that actually causes Minitab to convert the worksheet to a temporary Minitab Portable file. It is this temporary Minitab Portable file that is then read into JMP. Because J...

  Wendy_Murphrey

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  Mar 17, 2023 8:14 AM

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• How to dynamically populate a ComboBox based upon user selection

  Overview This example demonstrates how you can dynamically populate a ComboBox with options that are relevant to a user selection made in a previous ListBox.   Instructions In a JMP® session, click the File menu and select New ► Script. Copy the below script and paste it into the script window. To run the sample script, click the Edit menu and select Run Script. /* Open a sample data table */ dt ...

  Wendy_Murphrey

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  Mar 15, 2023 12:44 PM

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• How to script Column Properties using variables

  Overview When using the JMP^® Scripting Language (JSL) to script a column property, it is important to understand that the column is simply a repository for all column properties. The column stores the column property with the values supplied without evaluation or validation of the supplied arguments. In order to add column properties using JSL code which contains variables, the script must convert...

  Wendy_Murphrey

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  Mar 15, 2023 12:13 PM

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• How to select rows that match any value in a list

  Overview The following example demonstrates how you can select rows in a data table that contain any value stored in a JSL list. Lists containing either numeric or character strings can be used.   Instructions In a JMP® session, click the File menu and select New ► Script. Copy the below script and paste it into the script window. To run the sample script, click the Edit menu and select Run Script...

  Wendy_Murphrey

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  Mar 15, 2023 12:02 PM

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• JMP® PER File Locations for Microsoft® Windows and Macintosh® OS X

  The JMP.PER file is built from a JMP^® SID license file The SID file has a standard naming convention: JMPvvv_oooooo_ssssssss_ccccccc.txt v = version of JMP the SID can be used witho is the order number the SID was delivered withs is the site IDc is the computer platform (i.e. Windows or Mac).  When the SID file is applied to JMP in a manual installation, it creates another file called a JMP.PER f...

  Dave_Matthews

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  Mar 14, 2023 11:33 AM

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• An Access Control Request pop-up message appears when you install JMP® on macOS

  When you install JMP on modern versions of macOS, the following pop-up message is shown:     This message is a permissions prompt from macOS. Click OK to continue with the installation. For more information about Folder Access Control in macOS, see the Control access to files and folders on Mac article. If you need additional assistance, contact JMP Technical Support.   [Previously JMP Note 65612...

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  Mar 14, 2023 11:21 AM

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• You are unable to use JMP® 14 functions on macOS Big Sur 11

  JMP 14 is not supported on macOS Big Sur 11. JMP began support for macOS Big Sur 11 with the JMP^® 15.2 version. You must either upgrade to JMP 15.2 or a newer version, or downgrade your macOS version in order to meet the JMP 14 system requirements. How to Upgrade to JMP^® 15.2 JMP Annual license customers: Contact the JMP Site Representative at your organization, or contact Contracts at 1-800-727-0...

  Dave_Matthews

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  Mar 14, 2023 9:49 AM

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• How to create a Recall button on a custom window

  Overview When using the JMP^® Scripting Language (JSL) to generate a custom window to prompt the user for information, it is often desirable to add a button that restores settings from a previous launch of the window within the same JMP instance. Similar functionality is available when launching a platform interactively, such as by clicking the Analyze menu and selecting Distribution. Currently, th...

  Wendy_Murphrey

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  Mar 8, 2023 7:10 AM

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• How to assign a category using a lookup table in JMP®

  Overview Using the JMP Scripting Language (JSL) you can write a script that assigns values based upon data stored in a different data table. The following example script demonstrates how you can use a lookup table to assign levels of schooling based upon the age of a student. The script does the following: Open the original data table containing a list of students and their ages.Add a new column t...

  Wendy_Murphrey

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  Mar 7, 2023 2:55 PM

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• Can I get the process capability index CPK in JMP®?

  Yes, JMP^® does produce the process capability index, CPK. From within the Distribution output, select Capability Analysis from the column's red triangle menu.   To save the limits and target back to the data table, choose Save ► Spec Limits from the Process Capability red triangle menu in JMP 15 or higher.  Prior to JMP 15, choose Save ► Spec Limits from the column's red triangle menu.   In JMP 10...

  sseligman

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  Mar 7, 2023 12:45 PM

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• What versions of JMP software are supported by Technical Support?

  Technical Support will investigate all reported problems, and provide circumventions where possible for the current shipping version of JMP^®. Details on Technical Support Services can be found here. Technical support will attempt to answer questions on non-current releases of JMP, but no updates or bug fixes will be provided for these versions. To upgrade to the current release, please visit our J...

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  Mar 1, 2023 7:48 AM

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• How to use a variable value in a formula

  If you use a global variable in your column formula, the formula might function normally in your current session of JMP^®, but when re-opening the application, the global variable will be nonexistent thus the formula will not evaluate properly. Instead of using the variable directly in the formula, you should substitute the variable value in its place. The function, Eval Expr() can be used for this...

  Wendy_Murphrey

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  Feb 6, 2023 12:24 PM

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• How do I get Squared Partial Correlation and/or Squared Semi-partial Correlation Coefficients in JMP®?

  Squared Partial Correlation and/or Squared Semi-partial Correlation Coefficients in the context of this article describe how much a predictor adds to a multiple regression model (1). JMP^® does not produce these statistics automatically, but they can be obtained with JSL scripting.   The Pcorr_Scorr.JSL script (attached) produces both Squared Partial Correlation Coefficients and Squared Semi-partia...

  sseligman

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  Feb 5, 2023 10:46 PM

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• How do I test the difference in slope of several lines in JMP®?

  This type of analysis is in the family of analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) models, and examples are available in the JMP^® Fitting Linear Models book. Go to Help ► Books ► Fitting Linear Models.  For more information about ANCOVA models, see (1).    Consider an example using the Car Physical Data sample dataset available in the JMP Sample Data Library.  Regress Weight on Turning Circle, Country, and...

  sseligman

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  Feb 5, 2023 10:28 AM

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• Is there a way to rank a column in my data table in JMP®?

  Yes. Select Analyze ► Distribution. When the results window appears, click on the inverted red triangle menu next to the column name and select Save ► Ranks or Ranks Averaged.   Alternatively, select the column of interest, right click on the column ► New Formula Column ► Distributional ► Rank.  This will generate a new formula column with the Rank by row of the observations in the column of inte...

  sseligman

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  Feb 5, 2023 2:06 AM

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• How do I interpret the saved spline coefficients table in JMP®?

  The coefficients are the A (intercept), B (linear), C (quadratic), and D (cubic) coefficients for the variable (x-O), where O is the variable for the knot at the beginning of the interval.   [Previously JMP Note 35350]

  sseligman

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  Feb 5, 2023 2:01 AM

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• How do I interpret the Shapiro-Wilk test for normality in JMP®?

  The Shapiro-Wilk test for normality is available when using the Distribution platform to examine a continuous variable. The null hypothesis for this test is that the data are normally distributed. The Prob < W value listed in the output is the p-value, or the probability of obtaining the given test statistic (W in this case) or more extreme given the null hypothesis is true.   If the chosen alpha ...

  sseligman

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  Feb 5, 2023 1:59 AM

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• How do I generate Multivariate Normal data within JMP®?

  The script entitled MVN.jsl attached can generate multivariate normal data. Simply supply the variance covariance matrix, a vector of means, and the desired sample size, and the script generates the data.   Also, if you are fitting a model with the Fit Model platform and want to generate factor values coming from a defined multivariate normal distribution, the Simulator in the Prediction Profiler ...

  sseligman

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  Feb 5, 2023 1:46 AM

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• How do I create a two-way (aka multi-way) analysis of variance (ANOVA) in JMP®?

  A two-way (or multi-way) ANOVA can be done using the Fit Model platform. The response (or dependent) variable must have the continuous modeling type. The model effects must have either the Nominal or Ordinal modeling type. To fit the model: Select Fit Model from the Analyze menu.Select the factors in the list of columns.To add the two factors and their interactions, click on the Macros button and ...

  sseligman

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  Feb 5, 2023 1:33 AM

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