Programming Methods

Complex Scripting Techniques and Additional Functions

This chapter includes advanced programming techniques using JSL, such as throwing and catching exceptions, encrypting scripts, and using complex expressions.

Contents

Advanced Expressions, Macros, and Lists

Advanced Expressions

Advanced Macros

Manipulate Lists

Manipulate Expressions

Advanced Scoping and Namespaces

Names Default To Here

Scoped Names

JSL Namespaces

Reference Namespaces and Scopes

Resolve Named Variable References

Best Practices for Advanced Scripting

Advanced Programming Concepts

Throw and Catch Exceptions

Advanced Functions

Recursion

Include a Script

Load and Save Text Files

Run External Programs from JMP

Advanced Classes

File and Directory Operations

Select a Directory or File

Get a List of File Names

Connect to a Network Directory

Script By Groups

Encrypt and Decrypt Scripts

Encryption and Global Variables

Encrypt Scripts in JMP Data Tables

Work with Expressions in an Encrypted Script

Additional Numeric Functions

Derivatives

Algebraic Manipulations

Maximize and Minimize Functions

Identify Differences Between Strings, Lines, or Sequences

Schedule Actions

Functions that Communicate with Users

Write to the Log

Send Information to a User

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