Multple file import

Question

Hi JMP users

I'm trying to import multiple files (txt) but only a set number of lines from each file. When using the single file importing option I can choose how many lines down from the start data line I want. When importing multiple files I don't get a choice of how many lines I want to import.

How do I get the lines to read script into the multiple file import script. I've only just started using jmp so still a novice.

Single file import script                                                                                              Multiple file import script

Any help much appreciated.

cheers

Paul

Mannion · Answer

Cheers Jim
Me being a novice. Do you have an example of a loop I can experiment with?

Paul

Mannion · Answer

Cheers Craige.
I was thinking the same. I've asked our trainer to mention it at the Munich show this year. Maybe they can add it in at some stage.

Paul

txnelson · Answer

I would not characterize the method of using the file import inside an embedded loop quite as harshly as @andersonmj2 intimated. Looping across various file imports is a fairly common methodology, and can be written to be very robust.  I am sure that it will be slower than a platform specifically written to input multiple files, however, the end goal is to get the multiple files read in, and for that, the looping methodology  will work well.