Frequently Asked Questions about ChIPS

Answers to common ChIPS questions, including explanation of often-seen warnings and error messages.

General

Starting ChIPS

1. How do I start ChIPS?
2. How do I quickly plot two columns from a file?
3. How do I quickly create a contour plot of an image?
4. How do I create a hardcopy version of my plot?

How do I plot data from a file?

1. What file formats are supported?
2. How do I plot a curve from a file?
3. How do I plot a histogram from a file?
4. How do I create a contour plot of an image?
5. Can I read in data from a file and then plot it?

What objects can I change?

1. What items have been created?
2. What items are current?
3. How do I select an object (change currency)?

How do I change the appearance of an object?

1. The lines are too thin (or thick); how can I change them?