3 The Origin Project File

Origin-Project-File

The Origin project file is a data storage container for all of your project-related data. While in the Origin session, you have direct access to all Origin data -- imported data; graphs and layout windows; analysis results; notes concerning results or procedures; even internally saved MS Excel data (.XLS) files. In addition, you can store any 3rd party file type in the Origin project file -- MS Word DOC files, instrument data files, image files, template files, etc. -- allowing you to attach any relevant document to the .OPJ file and retrieve it when the project file is reopened.

In this section, we cover several features that will assist you in browsing, organizing and protecting your Origin project files:

• Use Windows' File Explorer to preview the graphs in your Origin project file.
• Use Origin's Project Explorer (PE) to help you organize the contents of your Origin project file.
• Know what is and what isn't saved with your Origin project file and how to back up your data.
• Use Origin's Find dialog to help you search for string or numeric data in an opened project file.
• Find out how to password protect your Origin project files.