CHIPS ONLINE Design
User’ s Guide
CHIPS ONLINE Blend Design Tool
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chips Unlimited, Inc. Getting Started Selecting Chip Size Selecting Colors Locking In & Adding Colors Virtual Environments Creating an Account Saving & Loading Blends Sharing Custom Blends Placing an Order Copyright
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CHIPS ONLINE BLEND DESIGN TOOL
Chips Unlimited, Inc.
About Us www.chipsunlimited.com We manufacture color CHIPS for use as a design element in durable, seamless flooring systems. Our CHIPS are the highest performing brand available, and are used to enhance all types of residential commercial, and industrial environments, from high-traffic corridors, foyers, restrooms, warehouses, and retail spaces to garages, utility rooms, and basements.
Benefits of Seamless Flooring . . . with CHIPS . . . • Seamless cleanliness • Slip-resistance • Durability • Stain resistance • Rapid installation | Return to service | Life-cycle cost And . . . ENDLESS DESIGN POSSIBILITIES ! We believe . . . DESIGN MATTERS ! Our industry leading CHIPS Blend Design Tool for iPad makes selecting a beautiful flooring solution more intuitive, elegant, and efficient.
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1. Getting Started
1. Web Browser 2. URL
Launching the Tool 3. Online Blend Design Tool Button
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Open your web browser on your device (mac, pc, tablet or smartphone).
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Type in the URL: www.chipsunlimited.com
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Click the ONLINE Blend Design Tool button in the upper right corner.
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When the new window has opened, click on the circle to launch the tool.
4. Dotted Circle
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2. Selecting CHIP Size
Selecting the CHIP Size 1.
The tool will open with a CHIPS blend created from three randomly selected colors.
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Select the CHIPS size using the slider bar near the top of the menu. Sizes available are 1/16 inch chips to 1 inch chips.
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Click on the orange “UPDATE BUTTON” in the upper right corner to update the display to the CHIPS size you have chosen.
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3. Selecting Colors
Selecting Colors 1.
Select the colors you would like to blend by clicking on the color swatch you would like change. A color library will pop up with the colors for you to choose from.
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Vary the percentage of each color by using the slider bar or the arrows to the right and left where the percentage of color is displayed.
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Click “UPDATE� at the top of the menu to load your new blend after changing any of the components.
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4. Locking In & Adding Colors
Locking in & Adding Colors 1.
You may lock in the percentage of each color you choose by clicking on the lock symbol next to each color swatch.
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You may add colors by clicking on the orange plus symbol near the bottom of the menu. *Remember to increase the percentage of each new color in order to include it in your blend.
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Click “UPDATE” at the top of the menu to load your new blend after changing any of the components.
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5. Virtual Environments
Viewing Virtual Environments 1.
Use the drop-down menu at the top left of the browser window that says “SWATCH” to select the virtual environments in which you can view your custom blend.
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Select from the Stadium, School, Food Service, Hospital and Grocery Store virtual environments to view your blend.
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You are still able to alter your custom blend while in the virtual environments. The tools to the right of the image will remain active. Remember to click “UPDATE” to view any changes you make to your blend.
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6. Creating an Account
How to Create an Account 1.
Click on the orange “CREATE ACCOUNT” button near the top of the window on the right hand side.
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Fill out your information in the pop up blank form and click “CREATE”.
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Once you have created your account, you will notice your username will appear in the upper right hand corner of the screen. This denotes that you are logged in and may now save blends and place orders online.
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7. Saving & Loading Blends Saving a Custom Blend 1.
Use the “SAVE” button at the bottom left of the screen to save a custom blend.
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A pop up menu will allow you to give your saved blend a custom name and it will automatically be added to your personal library.
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To load a custom blend, click on the “LOAD” button near the bottom of the screen.
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A pop up menu will show the user’s library of saved blends. Click on the custom blend you wish to use and then click “LOAD”.
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You may delete custom blends through the load pop up menu as well.
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8. Sharing Custom Blends
Sharing a Custom Blend 1.
To share a custom blend, click on the “SHARE” button near the bottom of the screen.
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A pop up menu will create a unique URL that you may email to a friend, colleague or client so that they can view your custom blend.
*You will need to highlight the entire URL and then copy and paste it into an email.
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9. Placing an Order Ordering a Custom Blend 1.
Use the “ORDER” button at the bottom of the screen to bring up the online order form.
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Fill out the order form with your information.
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Make certain the swatch displayed in the upper left corner of the order form is the blend you wish to order.
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Click on the orange “ORDER “ button (on the order form screen) to send your order directly to Chips Unlimited, Inc. via email.
*Chips Unlimited, Inc. will verify each order placed through the app through a phone call to the number you provide.
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Copyright
TERMS OF USE - (applicable to all design tools) Due to computer hardware, software, printer, and monitor limitations, color displayed may not accurately reflect selected CHIPS colors. Users are encouraged to confirm color selections with actual product samples. LEGAL DISCLAIMER CHIPS ONLINE Blend Design Tool features the color palettes of The Sherwin-Williams Company for color matching purposes only. Logo and stylistic word-mark are registered trademarks of The Sherwin-Williams Company.
© 2013, Chips Unlimited, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. CHIPS COLOR SYSTEM - Patent Pending
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