Using JMP - SAS

Chapter 3 Import Your Data 59
Import Text Files
Open a Text File in a Text Editing Window
You can open a text file in a Script window, where you edit the text. Then you can import the text as a data
table. This feature is helpful when you want to reformat the text before importing it as a data table. For
example, you might need to insert the correct delimiters or modify the text.
Another option is opening a JMP add-in definition (.def) file as text and then editing it in a Script window.
To open a text file in a text editing window (Windows):
Files that you recently opened are listed in the JMP Home window. For most files, right-click the text file
and select Open as Plain Text to open the file in a text editing window. JMP add-in definition files cannot
be opened as plain text from the JMP Home window.
When you are opening the file for the first time, follow these steps:
1. Select File > Open.
2. Do one of the following:
– (Windows Vista and Windows 7) To open a JMP add-in definition file as text, select All JMP Files
or JMP Add-In Files from the list next to File name (or the Files of type list on Windows XP).
Click the Open button arrow, and then select Open as Plain Text. The file opens in a Script
window. Skip the remaining steps.
– To open other text files, select Text Files from the list next to File name (or the Files of type list on
Windows XP).
Figure 3.5 Select Text Files