Using JMP - SAS

64 Import Your Data Chapter 3
Import Excel Files
To open an SPSS file (Windows):
1. Select File > Open.
2. From the list next to File name (or the Files of type list on Windows XP), select SPSS Data Files
(*.sav).
3. Select the SPSS file.
4. (Optional) To specify the column headings, select one of the following Set JMP column names from
options:
– SPSS Labels (or Use Label Names for Column Names on Windows XP) creates column headings
from SPSS labels.
– SPSS Variable Names (or Use Variable Names for Column Names on Windows XP) creates
column headings from variable names.
5. Click Open.
JMP opens the file as a data table.
To open an SPSS file (Macintosh):
1. Select File > Open.
2. Select the SPSS file.
3. (Optional) To specify the column headings, do one of the following
– Deselect Use SPSS Labels as Headings to convert variable names to column headings.
– Select Use SPSS Labels as Headings to convert labels to column headings.
4. Click Open.
JMP opens the file as a data table.
Import Excel Files
When you open an Excel file in JMP, the file is automatically converted to a data table. JMP can
automatically convert the first row into column headings. If you do not select this option, the columns are
named Column 1, Column 2, and so on.
JMP can also automatically open each worksheet in the spreadsheet as a separate data table. You select this
option in the preferences or when you open a spreadsheet. See “General” on page 365 in the “JMP
Preferences” chapter for details about Excel preferences.
JMP also opens Excel files from Web sites that do not require you to log in. On Windows, follow the
procedure in this section. On Macintosh, use the File > Internet Open command. See “Import Remote
Files and Web Pages” on page 61 for more information.
To open an Excel file (Windows):
1. Select File > Open.
2. Select the Excel file type (Excel Files (*.xls, *.xlsm, *.xlsx)).