As of April 2022, the latest version of JMP is 16.2. The new version of JMP, 17.0, is scheduled to be released around October of this year.
JMP version change (update) is largely divided into Major/Minor Update. When updated to the latest version 16.2 -> 17.0, the change of 16 -> 17 in the front digit is called Major Update, and the change of .2 -> .0 after decimal places is called Minor Update.
JMP's Major Update includes adding new functions and strengthening existing functions, and the Minor Update's main purpose is to stabilize bug fixes.
JMP's Annual License customers can upgrade JMP's Major/Minor Update for free at no additional cost.
So, what is another difference between Major Update and Minor Update? In the case of Minor Update, it does not modify/change the previously set environment settings or personalized menus, as it overwrites the existing JMP program. However In case of major update by installing a new program Reinstalling existing environment settings, personalized menus/add-ins, etc. There is a hassle to do.
In the case of specific customers, environment settings and customized menus are sometimes distributed for unification (environment setting, report format, etc.) with customers/partners. Due to these business reasons and issues such as resetting of personalized menus, there are customers who cannot easily upgrade even when a new version of the function is released.
In this regard, we would like to provide personalized menus and methods of saving, restoring, and distributing environment settings.
personalized menu
In my case, I am also creating and using my own menu (My Menu in the picture below) that I use frequently. As a sub-menu, 15 sub-menu are created and used conveniently.
First, you can refer to the link below on how to create a personalized menu, and you can easily create and use your own menu.
Personalize Toolbars and Menus on Windows
The personalized menu created in this way is saved in the path below.
C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\SAS\JMP\\
In my case (using JMP Pro), It is saved as a text format file named usercust.jmpcust in the following path (C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\SAS\JMPPro\\). If you install a new version of JMP that has been majorly updated, First, save the file with the .jmpcust extension in the above path before deleting the old version of JMP. You must.
After that, refer to the link below,
Importing personalized toolbars and menus on Windows (jmp.com)
Install the new version of JMP >> Run JMP >> Open >> Apply the .jmpcust file saved in the old version >> Complete the restoration of the previous personalized menu
How to save/restore/distribute configuration files
There are two ways to save/restore/distribute the configuration file as follows.
One. How to use JSL
Here's how to share your JMP Preferences - JMP User Community
2. How to use JMP Add-in
Preferences Manager (with import/export) - JMP User Community
If you have been hesitant to upgrade to a new version because it is difficult to reapply the settings that suit you, please do not hesitate to meet the new features of JMP through the above methods.
