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Finding data from the journal Angewandte Chemie
… " in English. Structures published in this journal are referenced in the CSD from the International Edition. This means searching for data in the CSD using …
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How do I obtain DASH?
… DASH used to be available as part of the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) software portfolio (within the CSD-Materials suite). DASH moved out of the CSD …
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How do I view CellCheckCSD results using WebCSD?
… Any matches found during a reduced cell search can be exported for viewing in WebCSD - the online portal to the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD …
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What happens if the 2D chemical diagram created during the deposition process is incorrect?
… or difficult to interpret. Any issues with the chemistry or the layout of the 2D diagram created for structures that fit the criteria for the CSD …
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Can I search on CSD refcodes within ConQuest?
… Each CSD entry is identified by a unique Refcode (entry ID) comprising six letters. Some entries also include two digits which identify additional structure …
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How can I deposit large CIF files?
… then: If there are multiple structures and data_ values please split these up into individual files so there is one structure per file Compress (zip up) the file prior …
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How do I export CSD search data from ConQuest to Mercury for Data Analysis?
… If you have run a search of the CSD using ConQuest, you can export the text and numeric data to Mercury for analysis along with the 3D structural information …
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How many MOFs are there in the CSD?
… on a simple search consisting of a transition metal bonded to an oxygen or nitrogen via a polymeric bond. This obtains 98,218 MOF structures (around 8 …
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I'm trying to use the Mercury-MOPAC link but keep on getting an error message: what does it mean?
… Hamiltonian supports the elements in this structure. Please ensure the following: That MOPAC is installed in the default directory: C:\Program Files\MOPAC\ You …
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Is it possible to specify stereochemical configuration when constructing a query using the sketcher?
… The 2D representations of structures in the database only contain information concerning connectivity of atoms, no stereochemical information is given …
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