DAVIS CarChip Online Help (8221, 8226, 8245, 8246) - Manual (Page 25)

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• Properties - Displays information about the data file currently loaded in the CarChip software. This
command is only available when you are viewing data loaded from a file or that has been
downloaded from the CarChip data logger and saved.
• Print Setup - Allows you to select a printer and configure printer options.
• Print Preview - Shows how the current log or data display would look like in a printed document.
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Print - Prints the currently displayed window.
• Exit - Closes the CarChip software.
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Setup Menu Commands
Setup Menu Commands
The Setup menu commands configure various aspects of the CarChip software, including how the data is
displayed and the connection between CarChip data logger and the CarChip software. The Setup menu
commands are:
Walkthrough - Express Setup - Displays all the setup dialog boxes needed to configure your CarChip
software and CarChip data logger connection for first time users.
Walkthrough - Full Setup - Displays all the setup dialog boxes needed to configure your CarChip software
and CarChip data logger connection.
Communication Port - Lets you manually select the serial or USB port connection the CarChip data logger
uses to send information to your computer.
Plots - Contains options for displaying plots and graphs.
Units - Lets you select the unit systems used to display data measurements. You can also create your own
customized unit system.
Parameter Thresholds - Lets you create thresholds for certain parameters of your vehicle's performance
that the CarChip data logger monitors.
Note: This command is only available for CarChip E/X models or higher.
Driver ID - Displays all of the drivers associated with the CarChip data logger.
Vehicle ID - Displays all of the vehicles associated with the CarChip data logger.
CarChip ID - Displays information about the CarChips that have been connected with the CarChip
software.
Miscellaneous - Lets you configure the options for clearing the CarChip data logger's memory.
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Walkthrough Menu
The CarChip software includes a two walkthrough options that step you through the process of configuring
your CarChip data logger and CarChip software configurations:
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