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CSD Python API Citation
… When publishing works that benefited from the CSD Python API, please site the Cambridge Structural Database using the reference in this FAQ: How should I …
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How should I reference the CSD?
… The preferred general citation to the Cambridge Structural Database is: The Cambridge Structural DatabaseC. R. Groom, I. J. Bruno, M. P. Lightfoot and S. C …
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How do I set up IsoStar hyperlinking to my CSD database after installation?
… To enable hyperlinking if you were not able to enter the CSD database location during installation of the IsoStar server, you will need to edit the file …
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Can I add scatterplots for groups which are not included in the standard IsoStar library?
… Yes. IsoGen is the program that was used to calculate the scatterplots in the IsoStar database and it is available to users so that they can calculate …
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Does CCDC provide counter compliant usage statistics for access to WebCSD?
… Not at the moment. WebCSD forms only one interface to the Cambridge Structural Database software suites, which currently comprise several locally installed …
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How should I reference CSDSymmetry?
… CSDSymmetry: the definitive database of point group and space group symmetry relationships in small- molecule crystal structures J. W. Yao, J. C. Cole, E …
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Where do I deposit data not accepted by the CCDC?
… , www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/deposit . Data for other compounds are collected by the databases shown below. They can be contacted via their websites for further information. Protein Data …
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Why do some of my results not appear when using Mercury?
… The locally installed program Mercury will access the latest version of the CSD available on your computer. The CellCheckCSD database may be updated more …
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How do I obtain Mogul?
… Mogul is only available as part of the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) software suites which are released in November of each year. It is also possible …
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How should I reference ConQuest?
… New software for searching the Cambridge Structural Database and visualising crystal structures I. J. Bruno, J. C. Cole, P. R. Edgington, M. Kessler, C. F …
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