Using JMP - SAS

80 Import Your Data Chapter 3
Import Data from SAS
Import Options
There are additional options that you can use to specify how SAS data is imported into JMP.
Use labels for imported column names When selected, this option switches the column name, which
has a limited length and might be difficult to decipher, with the column label. This option is turned off
by default. To use the SAS data column names as column names in JMP, uncheck this box.
Add SQL table variable to imported table When selected, this option adds SQL queries to the data
table panel as a variable. This option is turned on by default. If you turn off this option, only two
variables are added when you import the data table: the SAS server and the data set.
Tip: If your data is password-protected, you might want to turn this option off, because your password
might be shown in the SQL.
Table Variables
After you import the JMP data table, table variables appear in the upper left panel of the data table. These
variables show the SAS server, data set, and the SQL query and sampling settings if applicable. There is also
a source script added that lets you re-do the import at any time.
Open Password-Protected Data Sets
JMP can open SAS version 7 or higher data sets that are password protected. The passwords are not case
sensitive.
To open password-protected data sets:
1. Select File > Open.
2. Select SAS Data Sets from the Files of type list.
3. Select the file.
4. Click Open.
5. Enter the password and then click OK.
When the password is incorrect, you are prompted to enter it again until you get it right.
Run Stored Processes
Stored processes are SAS DATA step code saved on the SAS server that you are connected to. You can run
them from JMP and see the results of the script in JMP.
Note: Depending on the preferences that you have set for SAS, error messages are sent either to the JMP
log or to a separate SAS log window.
You must be connected to a Metadata Server to view and run stored processes. If you select File > SAS >
Browse SAS Folders without such a connection, you are prompted to either make a connection or cancel
your action.