Using JMP - SAS

Chapter 9 JMP Platforms 307
Add Graphics Elements to a Report
Add Shapes
You can add editable lines, polygons, and simple shapes (ovals or rectangles) to a JMP report using the
drawing tools . The following sections describe how each of these tools can be used.
Note: Each graphics tool remembers the most recent options chosen. This is useful if you need many
annotations or other graphics with the same characteristics. For example, suppose you want many thick
green lines with an arrow on one end. Create a line the way you want it, set the options, and subsequent
lines appear with those options in effect. The options persist until you change them.
Add a Line
To add a line to a report window:
1. Click the line tool in the tool palette.
2. Click and drag where you want to insert the line. The line appears selected, showing handles on both
ends.
3. Click and drag the line to move it.
4. Click a handle and drag to rotate the line.
5. Right-click a line for a menu of options to tailor the appearance of the line, as follows:
Point to and Point from
Places arrows on either end (or both ends) of the line.
Thick
Alternately displays the width of a line as thick or thin. A line is thin by default.
Dashed
Alternately displays a line as dashed or solid. A line is solid by default.
Color
Displays the JMP color palette to change the color of the shape.
Reanchor
Reanchors the shape.
Delete Removes the shape from the report surface. You can also remove the shape by selecting it and then
pressing the DELETE (or BACKSPACE) key.
Add a Polygon or Spline
To add a polygon (also known as a spline) to a report window:
1. Click the polygon tool in the tool palette.
2. Click to create the beginning point for the first side of a polygon.
3. Click again at the location where you want to complete the first side and begin an adjacent side. A
square selection box with handles appears around the polygon area.
4. Click a third time to complete the second side.
5. Continue this process until the polygon is the way you want it. Each time a side is complete, the
selection box adjusts to encompass the polygon sides.
6. Double-click to release the polygon tool.