Using JMP - SAS

Chapter 3 Import Your Data 67
Import Data from SAS
Note: SAS variable names and formats are preserved and can be saved after changes are made to the SAS
data set. See “Save as a SAS Data Set” on page 320 in the “Save and Share Data” chapter.
3. Select the file.
Figure 3.9 Open SAS Data Set
4. (Optional on Windows) Select any of the following options:
– Select this filter the next time this dialog is invoked Sets the default file type choice to the
option that you select next to the File name list (or in the Files of Type list on Windows XP). If
selected, the default file type will be SAS Data Sets the next time you reach this window.
– SAS variable labels (Windows Vista and Windows 7 only) Uses the SAS variable labels (instead
of variable names) as the column names in the JMP data table.
– SAS variable names (or Use SAS Variable Names for Column Names on Windows XP) Uses
the SAS variable names (instead of the labels) as the column names in the JMP data table.
(Optional) Select any of the following for a SAS Transport (.xpt) file:
– Select member Lets you enter the name of a specific member, or table, for JMP to open. On
Macintosh, select Member Tables > Specified and then enter the name.
– Open all members Opens all members, or tables, in the transport file. On Macintosh, select
Member Tables > All.