Running Python scripts from SPSS Statistics Syntax Editor

[Chichi Shu]

Greeting, Listers,

 

I have a python program which I have tried to run with SPSS Statistics in different ways.

 

With SPSS Statistics client up and running, I’ve run the program by selecting File �C> Open Script... , which invoked Python IDLE and shell. I then ran the program by clicking Utilities �C> Run Script..., which doesn’t invoke Python IDLE or shell and operate on the IBM SPSS Statistics client.

 

Lastly, I tried copying and pasting the code of the python program between BEGIN PROGRAM PYTHON. and END PROGRAM on SPSS Syntax editor. But this way doesn’t work for SPSS Statistics appears not to recognize the Python commands. For example,

 

BEGIN PROGRAM PYTHON.

import spss

END PROGRAM.

 

The above code invoke the following error:

 

import spss

END PROGRAM.

 

>Error # 5712 in column 8.  Text: spss

>A valid IMPORT subcommand name is expected but not found.  Recognized

>subcommands are FILE, TYPE, KEEP, DROP, RENAME, and MAP.

>Execution of this command stops.

 

What could be the problem and how can I fix it?

Thanks!

[Rick Oliver-3]

Did you install the Python plug-in for SPSS Statistics?

Rick Oliver
Senior Information Developer
IBM Business Analytics (SPSS)
E-mail: [hidden email]



From:        Chichi Shu <[hidden email]>
To:        [hidden email],
Date:        01/17/2014 01:20 PM
Subject:        Running Python scripts from SPSS Statistics Syntax Editor
Sent by:        "SPSSX(r) Discussion" <[hidden email]>

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Greeting, Listers,
 
I have a python program which I have tried to run with SPSS Statistics in different ways.
 
With SPSS Statistics client up and running, I’ve run the program by selecting File –> Open Script... , which invoked Python IDLE and shell. I then ran the program by clicking Utilities –> Run Script..., which doesn’t invoke Python IDLE or shell and operate on the IBM SPSS Statistics client.
 
Lastly, I tried copying and pasting the code of the python program between BEGIN PROGRAM PYTHON. and END PROGRAM on SPSS Syntax editor. But this way doesn’t work for SPSS Statistics appears not to recognize the Python commands. For example,
 
BEGIN PROGRAM PYTHON.
import spss
END PROGRAM.
 
The above code invoke the following error:
 
import spss
END PROGRAM.
 
>Error # 5712 in column 8.  Text: spss
>A valid IMPORT subcommand name is expected but not found.  Recognized
>subcommands are FILE, TYPE, KEEP, DROP, RENAME, and MAP.
>Execution of this command stops.
 
What could be the problem and how can I fix it?
Thanks!

[Chichi Shu]

It’s SPSS statistics 22, which comes with it.

 

From: [hidden email]

Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 2:24 PM

To: [hidden email]

Cc: [hidden email]

Subject: Re: Running Python scripts from SPSS Statistics Syntax Editor

 

Did you install the Python plug-in for SPSS Statistics?

Rick Oliver
Senior Information Developer
IBM Business Analytics (SPSS)
E-mail: [hidden email]



From:        Chichi Shu <[hidden email]>
To:        [hidden email],
Date:        01/17/2014 01:20 PM
Subject:        Running Python scripts from SPSS Statistics Syntax Editor
Sent by:        "SPSSX(r) Discussion" <[hidden email]>

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Greeting, Listers,
 
I have a python program which I have tried to run with SPSS Statistics in different ways.
 
With SPSS Statistics client up and running, I’ve run the program by selecting File –> Open Script... , which invoked Python IDLE and shell. I then ran the program by clicking Utilities –> Run Script..., which doesn’t invoke Python IDLE or shell and operate on the IBM SPSS Statistics client.
 
Lastly, I tried copying and pasting the code of the python program between BEGIN PROGRAM PYTHON. and END PROGRAM on SPSS Syntax editor. But this way doesn’t work for SPSS Statistics appears not to recognize the Python commands. For example,
 
BEGIN PROGRAM PYTHON.
import spss
END PROGRAM.
 
The above code invoke the following error:
 
import spss
END PROGRAM.
 
>Error # 5712 in column 8.  Text: spss
>A valid IMPORT subcommand name is expected but not found.  Recognized
>subcommands are FILE, TYPE, KEEP, DROP, RENAME, and MAP.
>Execution of this command stops.
 
What could be the problem and how can I fix it?
Thanks!

[Chichi Shu]

Bummer, I restarted it and it worked.

 

From: [hidden email]

Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 2:24 PM

To: [hidden email]

Cc: [hidden email]

Subject: Re: Running Python scripts from SPSS Statistics Syntax Editor

 

Did you install the Python plug-in for SPSS Statistics?

Rick Oliver
Senior Information Developer
IBM Business Analytics (SPSS)
E-mail: [hidden email]



From:        Chichi Shu <[hidden email]>
To:        [hidden email],
Date:        01/17/2014 01:20 PM
Subject:        Running Python scripts from SPSS Statistics Syntax Editor
Sent by:        "SPSSX(r) Discussion" <[hidden email]>

---

Greeting, Listers,
 
I have a python program which I have tried to run with SPSS Statistics in different ways.
 
With SPSS Statistics client up and running, I’ve run the program by selecting File –> Open Script... , which invoked Python IDLE and shell. I then ran the program by clicking Utilities –> Run Script..., which doesn’t invoke Python IDLE or shell and operate on the IBM SPSS Statistics client.
 
Lastly, I tried copying and pasting the code of the python program between BEGIN PROGRAM PYTHON. and END PROGRAM on SPSS Syntax editor. But this way doesn’t work for SPSS Statistics appears not to recognize the Python commands. For example,
 
BEGIN PROGRAM PYTHON.
import spss
END PROGRAM.
 
The above code invoke the following error:
 
import spss
END PROGRAM.
 
>Error # 5712 in column 8.  Text: spss
>A valid IMPORT subcommand name is expected but not found.  Recognized
>subcommands are FILE, TYPE, KEEP, DROP, RENAME, and MAP.
>Execution of this command stops.
 
What could be the problem and how can I fix it?
Thanks!

[Rick Oliver-3]

Well, that's good, because I was going to suggest uninstalling and reinstalling. :)

Rick Oliver
Senior Information Developer
IBM Business Analytics (SPSS)
E-mail: [hidden email]



From:        Chichi Shu <[hidden email]>
To:        Rick Oliver/Chicago/IBM@IBMUS,
Cc:        <[hidden email]>
Date:        01/17/2014 01:48 PM
Subject:        Re: Running Python scripts from SPSS Statistics Syntax Editor

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Bummer, I restarted it and it worked.
 
From: Rick Oliver
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 2:24 PM
To: Chichi Shu
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: Running Python scripts from SPSS Statistics Syntax Editor
 
Did you install the Python plug-in for SPSS Statistics?

Rick Oliver
Senior Information Developer
IBM Business Analytics (SPSS)
E-mail: [hidden email]



From:        Chichi Shu <[hidden email]>
To:        [hidden email],
Date:        01/17/2014 01:20 PM
Subject:        Running Python scripts from SPSS Statistics Syntax Editor
Sent by:        "SPSSX(r) Discussion" <[hidden email]>

---

Greeting, Listers,
 
I have a python program which I have tried to run with SPSS Statistics in different ways.
 
With SPSS Statistics client up and running, I’ve run the program by selecting File –> Open Script... , which invoked Python IDLE and shell. I then ran the program by clicking Utilities –> Run Script..., which doesn’t invoke Python IDLE or shell and operate on the IBM SPSS Statistics client.
 
Lastly, I tried copying and pasting the code of the python program between BEGIN PROGRAM PYTHON. and END PROGRAM on SPSS Syntax editor. But this way doesn’t work for SPSS Statistics appears not to recognize the Python commands. For example,
 
BEGIN PROGRAM PYTHON.
import spss
END PROGRAM.
 
The above code invoke the following error:
 
import spss
END PROGRAM.
 
>Error # 5712 in column 8.  Text: spss
>A valid IMPORT subcommand name is expected but not found.  Recognized
>subcommands are FILE, TYPE, KEEP, DROP, RENAME, and MAP.
>Execution of this command stops.
 
What could be the problem and how can I fix it?
Thanks!

[Jon K Peck]

You didn't include the begin/end program statements in your selection when you ran this, so the code was interpreted as if it was Python syntax


Jon Peck (no "h") aka Kim
Senior Software Engineer, IBM
[hidden email]
phone: [phone]




From:        Chichi Shu <[hidden email]>
To:        [hidden email],
Date:        01/17/2014 12:15 PM
Subject:        [SPSSX-L] Running Python scripts from SPSS Statistics Syntax              Editor
Sent by:        "SPSSX(r) Discussion" <[hidden email]>

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Greeting, Listers,
 
I have a python program which I have tried to run with SPSS Statistics in different ways.
 
With SPSS Statistics client up and running, I’ve run the program by selecting File –> Open Script... , which invoked Python IDLE and shell. I then ran the program by clicking Utilities –> Run Script..., which doesn’t invoke Python IDLE or shell and operate on the IBM SPSS Statistics client.
 
Lastly, I tried copying and pasting the code of the python program between BEGIN PROGRAM PYTHON. and END PROGRAM on SPSS Syntax editor. But this way doesn’t work for SPSS Statistics appears not to recognize the Python commands. For example,
 
BEGIN PROGRAM PYTHON.
import spss
END PROGRAM.
 
The above code invoke the following error:
 
import spss
END PROGRAM.
 
>Error # 5712 in column 8.  Text: spss
>A valid IMPORT subcommand name is expected but not found.  Recognized
>subcommands are FILE, TYPE, KEEP, DROP, RENAME, and MAP.
>Execution of this command stops.
 
What could be the problem and how can I fix it?
Thanks!

[Majid Khan]

When ever I run the python code in SPSS Statistics Syntax Editor it works fine but when try to run the same python script as batch file but got the below error.

NameError: name 'spss' is not defined  176  0  END PROGRAM.  177  0   >Error # 5712 on line 176 in column 8.  Text: spss >A valid IMPORT subcommand name is expected but not found.  Recognized >subcommands are FILE, TYPE, KEEP, DROP, RENAME, and MAP. >Execution of this command stops. >Note # 214 on line 177.  Command name: import >Due to an error, INSERT and INCLUDE file processing has been terminated and >the working file has been lost.  You may either redefine your data or leave >SPSS Statistics. >Note # 236 >All outstanding macros have been terminated, all INSERT and INCLUDE processing >has been terminated, and all outstanding PRESERVE commands have been undone.

I re-install SPSS Statistics 22 but still got the above error

[David Marso]

Please define what you mean by running as a batch file! From the FM: "Scope and Limitations •Programmatic variables created in a program block cannot be used outside of program blocks. •Program blocks cannot be contained within DEFINE-!ENDDEFINE macro definitions. •Program blocks can be contained in command syntax files run via the INSERT command, with the default SYNTAX=INTERACTIVE setting. •Program blocks cannot be contained within command syntax files run via the INCLUDE command" So I presume you are using INCLUDE? Dr. Dr. ------

Majid Khan wrote

When ever I run the python code in SPSS Statistics Syntax Editor it works fine but when try to run the same python script as batch file but got the below error. NameError: name 'spss' is not defined 176 0 END PROGRAM. 177 0 >Error # 5712 on line 176 in column 8. Text: spss >A valid IMPORT subcommand name is expected but not found. Recognized >subcommands are FILE, TYPE, KEEP, DROP, RENAME, and MAP. >Execution of this command stops. >Note # 214 on line 177. Command name: import >Due to an error, INSERT and INCLUDE file processing has been terminated and >the working file has been lost. You may either redefine your data or leave >SPSS Statistics. >Note # 236 >All outstanding macros have been terminated, all INSERT and INCLUDE processing >has been terminated, and all outstanding PRESERVE commands have been undone. I re-install SPSS Statistics 22 but still got the above error

[Majid Khan]

Hi David,
By batch file I mean .spj file. What you post help me alot. Basically I had change the default SYNTAX=INTERACTIVE to batch and it was creating problem. Now my problem is solved. Thank you so much.