System Requirements
CHIPS has been tested on computers running Windows, macOS and several Linux distributions, using MATLAB versions R2013a and newer. CHIPS is also expected to run in earlier MATLAB versions; however, this cannot be guaranteed since the unit testing framework did not exist prior to R2013a. Every effort has been made to eliminate the use of additional MATLAB toolboxes, but it is impractical in certain cases. In addition, while all algorithms work in versions from R2013a, some function better in more recent versions.
Bio-Formats in MATLAB R2013a
The current Bio-Formats Java library is not compatible with the Java version included with MATLAB R2013a (Java 6). However, there is a workaround:
- Download and install the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 7 or 8 from the Oracle website. Make sure to choose the correct JRE version for your platform (i.e. the correct operating system and the correct 32/64 bit architecture). Note: it is not necessary to install the complete Java Development Kit, only the runtime environment.
- Follow the instructions on the MathWorks website so that your MATLAB installation uses the newly-downloaded JRE. The instructions are slightly different for Windows, macOS and Linux. Home