JMP Wish List

What inspired this wish list request?    When joining data tables with Tables > Join, I often want to include all the columns from one table, while selecting only certain column from the other.  In case where the "keep all" table may have varying columns (different columns, column names), and where I want a reproducable script to do the join, it can be difficult and complex   What is the improvement you would like to see?    Add an "all" wildcard option to Tables > Join.   Here is the Scripting Index exam;le for Join Names Default To Here( 1 ); dt = Open( "$SAMPLE_DATA/Trial1.jmp" ); dt2 = Open( "$SAMPLE_DATA/Little.jmp" ); dt << Join( With( Data Table( "Little" ) ), Select( :popcorn, :oil amt, :batch, :yield ), SelectWith( :yield ), By Matching Columns( :popcorn = :popcorn, :batch = :batch, :oil amt = :oil ) ); I would like to do something list this Names Default To Here( 1 ); dt = Open( "$SAMPLE_DATA/Trial1.jmp" ); dt2 = Open( "$SAMPLE_DATA/Little.jmp" ); dt << Join( With( Data Table( "Little" ) ), Select( all ), SelectWith( :yield ), By Matching Columns( :popcorn = :popcorn, :batch = :batch, :oil amt = :oil ) );   Why is this idea important?    This would be for JSL coding efficiency and have the ability to joins on more general tables easily,       ... View more

What inspired this wish list request? For many users JMP is the standard application for data analysis, and Sharepoint is the standard collaboration platform. That Sharepoint can not be used in a safe and convenient way to share JMP files is a substantial drawback for many companies. See earlier wish of @hogi for more details: Optimize Sharepoint Integration - JMP User Community The planned data connectors the way I understand will not fix this issue.   What is the improvement you would like to see?  I would like to see a builtin capability of JMP to: open a file from Sharepoint (and lock it in readwrite mode if not already locked, if already locked open it in readonly mode) possibility to work with that file like with files from other sources and close+save the file after making changes (and release file on Sharepoint for others to change)  Seemless integration (many users working together in one JMP file) is not possible in overseeable future, but above features are feasible and reasonable in my opinion.   Why is this idea important?  JMP's inability to work with SharePoint disrupts our company's workflows and requires additional ressources and opportunities for errors in dealing with it.     ... View more

What inspired this wish list request?  We have been struggling with incomplete datasets, i.e. from different query executions we got different number of rows from database using "new sql query" with ODBC-DSN. This occurs because the query connection runs in timeout during data fetch, and JMP did not forward the error and inform user about this.   What is the improvement you would like to see?  I need JMP to inform user about the ODBC error, that the user knows that there is an issue and she/he can fix it.   Why is this idea important?  Because with this behaviour the user looses the confidence that data acquisition by JMP works correctly and dataset is incomplete. It is just a bug fix.    As a workaround I was told to configure the timeout in the ODBC-settings, but this will work only, when user is aware of the issue. Without JMP informing him about the issue, he will probably not be aware of it. Even when he is aware of the issue, the next query can take longer, and he again may run into the same issue. So he needs to pull the data several times to know if there is an issue. That's something that I don't like.     ... View more

What inspired this wish list request?  I usually use Summary table to give my rows specific markers and colors to code for e.g. product groups in stability data etc. When making graphs using fit Y by X the data points have the right color and marker. When then grouping by batch and adding flexible lines the software typically uses the correct color from the row. But when then adding and using a local data filter it mixes up the colors so that line and row do not fit any more.   What is the improvement you would like to see? I would like an option (button etc) to make the software use the row color as line color.     Why is this idea important? Using same color for data points and lines greatly increases transparency in large data sets. Change line color manually back to row color costs too high amount of time.     ... View more

I would like for Graph Builder to allow for extrapolation of the fitted regression line, confidence bands, and prediction bands (if selected) based on the x-axis range.   Currently, I can easily get extrapolated graphs using a customized module in a different software system.  However, there are limitations to the customized module and I perfer to keep my statistical analyses in JMP.        ... View more

What inspired this wish list request? Control Chart Builder (CCB) is the key platform moving forward, particularly with the legacy charts being retired. CCB offers lots of dynamic capabilities, but in my opinion can be a little clunky and the default views can be improved.   What is the improvement you would like to see? Below I list several items that I've shared with other JMP users from several companies that agree that would be nice "quality of life" adds to the CCB platform.   Why is this idea important? Current users still using the legacy platform are disappointed with it being retired for a reason. CCB may offer new features, but some of their traditional views and user experiences in the legacy platform leave them wanting to stay there. By integrating the best of both worlds into CCB, users moving forward can be very satisfied.   Improved scaling of the y-axes. I find in CCB they are very "tight" as the control limits can be very close to the min/max established. Fitting the same chart in the legacy platform typically offers better orientation (as does Graph Builder). Utilizing the same logic for the limits can be an improvement. Show Limit Labels to match the legacy platform. Currently they are inline on the right-hand side, which will change the orientation of the graph. If they are shown on the outside of the graph like the legacy platform, the graph will be unchanged and preserved. Shorten the labels of the y-axes for the different charts. I noticed improved displays in JMP 18, and this is worst with crowding in 3-way charts. The easiest fix in my mind is to create an option for 'abbreviated labels' that would use 'Mean/Avg/Xbar', 'MR', 'R', 'S/StdDev' and also potentially remove the units for brevity and the fact that it matches the common language (e.g., Xbar-R charts). You could potentially update the title as well to shorten it too. Change the default Graph Spacing Color to match the overall background color. The dark gray is not the best. My personal option is to use Graph Spacing = 15, Graph Spacing Transparency = 0, and Graph Borders = On to help separate the sections of the graph. This personal option also matches what is used in the JMP 18 Sample Preset "IMR Chart with Tests." Enhance the By variable broadcasting. When invoked, separate control panels still need to be manipulated individually on the control panels in the left pane. I think these are small adds that can make a difference - and possibly others in the community have great ideas as well to weigh in on! ... View more

What inspired this wish list request?  I added this to the wish list because while JMP already supports tolerance intervals for simple models and prediction intervals for mixed effects models, there’s currently no way to compute tolerance intervals for mixed effects models. This limitation is especially relevant in quality and regulatory contexts, where users need to make predictions or statements about the proportion of future outcomes. Prediction limits can be unreliable in small sample sizes.   What is the improvement you would like to see?  I would like JMP to have the option to calculate tolerance intervals (with formula included) directly from the fit model platform for mixed effects models, with the option to specify coverage and confidence. Additionally, they would be shown in the prediction profiler as well. Why is this idea important?  Tolerance limits are important because they allow us to make probabilistic statements about the proportion of a population that falls within some specified limits, not just individual observations. They are essential in fields where quality is critical, such as pharma or medical devices. It is very important that these intervals work within the mixed effects models framework, since the a lot of data in these fields involves random effects like batches, operators, or sites, which need to be properly accounted for to ensure accurate and reliable results. ... View more

What inspired this wish list request?    We'd like to use semantic versioning on our Add-Ins  (3.1.1, for example just like JMP uses on JMP version). If I use that as addinVersion in addin.def it seems to work.  I can access the version as a string for purposes like displaying in my addin. But under View - Add-Ins the display of Version makes it a number (and reports missing if it had any letters): Is there any real reason, for any other purposes, it has to be turned into a number?   What is the improvement you would like to see?    I'd like it to report what you put in addin.def as a string, especially if it's a trivial change and there's no real use of it as a number anywhere.   Why is this idea important?    The semantic versioning is a useful standard.  It's easy to not notice that this happens and use a version that doesn't convert to a number nicely without realizing what it looks like there.   ... View more

What inspired this wish list request? Please describe the current issue that needs improvement or the problem to be solved that is not easy or possible right now, with an example use case.          Mixed models are widely used in our day-to-day work e.g. to accommodate for potential block effects of multiple workpackages. When analyzing obtained data there is no way of performing model selection considering the prevalence of these random effects. Other software providers have implemented this feature already especially mentioning Design-Expert (Design-Expert | Stat-Ease) and also recently Effex (Design of Experiments
 software - Data Analysis, Stat & Process Improvement) with their latest update: "A unique all-subsets tool for model selection in the presence of random  effects! "   What is the improvement you would like to see?  I want JMP to introduce model selection for mixed models.      Why is this idea important?  Mixed models are widely used in countless areas. Being able to directly perform model selection with random effects in JMP would greatly improve JMP's functionalities and benefit all users working with mixed models. Additionally, it would keep JMP competitive in its mixed model functionalities to its competitors.      ... View more

What inspired this wish list request?    I frequently make summary tables (using Tables > Summary) as part of my analysis workflow, and then I want to do subsequent work on the summary table.  If I forget to uncheck the "link to orignal table" option in the dialog, the summary table will be linked to the original table.  the only way to break the link is to either: a) close the table, and redo the summary, unchecking the link; b) save the summary table, close it, and re-open it.  This creates a lot of extra clicks and general annoyance.     What is the improvement you would like to see?    Add preference settings for Tables > Summary to allow for setting the "link to original data table" to a different default setting.     Why is this idea important?    This would improve my workflow and happiness while using JMP.       ... View more

I'd like to request a feature in my.jmp.com to manage our licenses more easily.  I want to be able to group/tag/label users with searchable text.  The main use case is for our summer interns so I can easily add/remove all of them from our license pool and don't have to track them outside of the license portal.  I'd also like to be able use this feature for tracking and billing licenses to different groups.   ... View more

What inspired this wish list request?  Every time a user changes something in the 'column info' field, the column width automatically changes to a 'default' setting - why? It's infuriating!   What is the improvement you would like to see?  An option to turn automatic resizing of column widths off please :)   Why is this idea important?  Constantly adjusting and readjusting column widths every time i make a change to column properties consumes a lot of user time and frustration.    ... View more

☐ cool new feature ☑ could help all Jmp users! ☑ removes something that feels like a „bug“ ☐ nice to have ☐ nobody needs it   What inspired this wish list request?  In Jmp18, a warning message appears for EVERY user - EVERY day - EVERY time Jmp is started  ... unfortunately: already months before Jmp expires. Unlike a splash window, the pop-up window remains in place until the user closes it manually.   This is how it looks like:   What is the improvement you would like to see?  Please - remove the warning message [either: completely, or: after 3 seconds] - just show the warning message 1 - 2 x before it gets disabled [automatically] or: - add an option to disable the warning message (like for the startup splash window).   Why is this idea important?  less confusion for JMP users no annoyed license site managers   other wishes from    TS-00143027   ... View more

What inspired this wish list request? The IR Control Chart has been flagged for removal from JMP. Alternative methods for analysing large datasets are not as user friendly as the IR Control Chart. For instance graph builder is great but not when trying to review over 100 control charts simultaneously for data review. Levy Jennings control chart in JMP 18 is also great but clunky when trying to review 15 trends under 10-15 categorized themes and often crashes.      What is the improvement you would like to see? Retain legacy IR charts as I use this function daily and alternatives are not as user friendly, quick, and often crash.     Why is this idea important? Important for several weekly calls a week....I use IR charting DAILY!     ... View more

What inspired this wish list request?  When first loading a messy file, e.g. a log file, often the columns all end up as "character" type because there are some text-lines inserted into the data.  After removing them, the next step is to configure all of the numeric columns' data and modeling types.  Doing this with Standardize Attributes takes a lot of mouse clicks, but the new Columns Manager is a much more intuitive interface for making these types of corrections.   What is the improvement you would like to see?    CM, however, doesn't allow you to select multiple rows and change the data or modeling types -- as soon as you try to click the drop-down arrow, it deselects all other rows.  So this request is to allow changing data and modeling types on multiple selected rows within Columns Manager with a single change on any of the rows.   Why is this idea important?  It makes the intuitive action possible.   ... View more

What inspired this wish list request? Please describe the current issue that needs improvement or the problem to be solved that is not easy or possible right now, with an example use case.  In many industrial processes, it is common to assess multiple quality characteristics simultaneously. These characteristics often exhibit correlation. Introducing multivariable process capability into JMP would be beneficial to practitioners, allowing for a more comprehensive capability analysis that considers these correlations.   What is the improvement you would like to see? Please describe the idea for improving JMP. Please include mock-ups, wireframes, screenshots, scripts, other documents or examples from other software that help describe the change you would like to see.  I propose the addition of multivariate process indices and corresponding visualizations to the JMP Quality platform. These tools would enable users to assess multivariate process capabilities more effectively. This functionality is available in StatGraphics software (documentation and screenshot attached).   Why is this idea important? Please describe the value to you and/or other users if the idea is implemented (for example, ease of use, must have,…). Many processes require simultaneous evaluation of multiple dimensions for effective quality control. The ability to consider correlations between quality variables in capability assessments is important. Implementing multivariable process capability in JMP would offer a valuable tool for holistic process performance assessment.   @PatrickGiuliano thanks for the support!   ... View more

What inspired this wish list request?    I repeated need to get a list of unique items from a column or list, and it would be nice to have a built-in JMP function and/or message that makes this easier.   What is the improvement you would like to see?    My suggestion is two-fold: create a new message "<< get unique items" that can be passed to a data table column or String Col Box/String Col Edit Box that would return return a list of the unique values in that object create a new JSL function "Get Unique Items(list)" that would do the same thing for a list   Why is this idea important?    It is really mostly for some coding efficiency and readability of JSL code.  The current most efficient way to get the list of unique items from a list is to use   list={"a", "b", "a", "c", "a", "d"}; unique_items=(Associative Array(list) << get keys); the alternative would be a bit simpler and more readable unique_items = Get Unique Items(list); Similarly, for getting a list of unique items from a data table // common way to do this now unique_items=Associative Array(<column reference> << get items) << get keys; // proposed shorter and more readable way unique_items = <column reference> << get unique items; ... View more

What inspired this wish list request? We currently use Statistica to send out emails when there is an out of control data point and we are able to embed the image of the control chart into the body of the email.  I also have daily reports I make in JMP that I save out a PDF and then have to manually grab each morning and email out to user groups.  If I am out unexpectedly this causes issues for user groups that rely on my reports.    What is the improvement you would like to see?  I would like to see the ability to have JMP Live allow embedding of Images and attaching of files.  This would be a feature to use for control chart alarming but also as a stand alone feature to send out a file to a user group from any analysis.   Why is this idea important?  Many users either only have access to their email (such as being on their phone way from a computer) or need to be able to print an output from JMP to post in their manufacturing areas.  By allowing automatic file generation AND Distibution this will greatly enhance the ability of Engineers to automate routine tasks as well as expand the use of JMP for enterprise systems and eliminate the need to use something like PowerBI for Manufactuing reports and SPC. ... View more

What inspired this wish list request?  We have the same issue/need as described in this User Community question: Solved: Graph Builder: hide X categories with no data - JMP User Community. Here it is solved by scripting, but I would be much better and more flexible to have an interactive solution. The Graph Builder always shows all categories on the x-axis, and sometimes that is fine, but in other situations it is not. I know there is no data, e.g. this particular measurement wasn't done for all batches. So I don't want to see the batches that have no measurement on the x-axis. This can be solved by adding a Where to the Graph Builder script, but not everybody knows JSL. And if we also want to use a Column Switcher (like in the User Community question), it requires a lot of JSL. See Example1.jmp. The default behavior of the Graph Builder is also a problem when using Page. E.g. we have measurements for a lot of batches from different factories. I use the measurement as Y, Batch as X and Factory as Page and make it a Bar plot. The x-axis shows all batches, which means that most of each plot is empty space, while I would like it to only show the batches where there is data, i.e. the batches for that particular Factory. See Example2.jmp. I currently solve this by changing the Page to By, but then we loose a lot of nice properties that come with the Page setup.   What is the improvement you would like to see?  A setting (the current can be default) like "Ignore/Skip x-axis values/categories with no data" that can be selected interactively in the graph builder. It could be under the Bar element settings if it doesn't apply/make sense for other graph elements.   Why is this idea important?  To avoid graphs with a lot of empty space which makes it impossible to see the trends we are actually looking for. To avoid having to do workarounds.   ... View more