This chapter describes the basics of creating figures in ePiX, and is written for readers who are familiar with LATEX but completely new to C++. No detailed knowledge of C++ is needed to use ePiX, only a bit of grammar (roughly C grammar, without pointers) that is easily absorbed by example. As you read, please study the sample files that are distributed with ePiX. If you have installed in the default location, the samples are under /usr/local/share/epix. The quickest way to learn is to copy sample files to a convenient location and experiment by modifying them and seeing how your changes affect the figure's appearance.