Scripting Tools

Use the Script Editor, Log Window, Debugger, and Profiler

JMP provides several programming tools for script writers. The script editor supports syntax coloring, autocompletes functions as you type, highlights matching braces, allows for code folding, and has additional features to help you develop scripts more quickly. Error messages and output are shown in the log window, which can be displayed inside the script editor. The JMP Scripting Language (JSL) Debugger and Profiler can help you troubleshoot your scripts.

Figure 4.1 Script Editor with Embedded Log and the Debugger 

Contents

Work with the Script Editor

Introduction to the Script Editor

Run a Script

Stop a Script

Edit a Script

Color Coding and Themes

Autocomplete Functions

Tooltips in Scripts

Split the Script Editor Window

Match Parentheses, Brackets, and Braces

Select a Rectangular Block of Text

Select Fragmented Text

Drag and Drop Text

Find and Replace Text

Automatic Formatting and Reformatting

Errors Are Marked by Special Characters

Type in Multiple Rows at Once

Add Code Folding Markers

Advanced Options in the Script Editor

Set Preferences for the Script Editor

Work with the Log

Enhanced Log in JMP

Text Log in JMP

Debug or Profile Scripts

Debugger and Profiler Window

Work with Breakpoints

View Variables and Values

Work with Watch Variables

Modify Preferences in the Debugger

Persistent Debugger Sessions

Examples of Debugging and Profiling Scripts