FAQs
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How do I find out more about Z' (number of molecules per asymmetric unit) in the CSD?
… You can search on Z' using ConQuest and you can also combine this type of search with other query types using the Combine Queries functionality in ConQuest …
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How do I sign into WebCSD and what are the benefits of signing in?
… To access the advanced WebCSD searching options, such as structure search and unit cell search, within the CSD web interface you will need to sign …
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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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How can I search for more complicated compound names?
… Here are some useful conventions and tips for compound name searching: Standard paranthesis characters can be used in WebCSD text/numeric searches, so you can …
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Can I search on CSD refcodes within ConQuest?
… Refcode into the input box.It is also possible to search for all occurrences of a particular refcode, for example, to retrieve all structures where the first …
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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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My search has given fewer hits than I expected, what can I do about this?
… to the query (if these exist). For further information on performing generalised searches, please refer to the Mogul User Guide. …
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Why has my author-name search given fewer hits than I expected ?
… often contain dynastic tags, e.g. a search for Jones will not find Jones Junior if the Exact surname option is used …
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Exporting or saving entries in ConQuest on MacOS 12.0 results in a "The save file operation failed to connect to the open and save panel service" error
… ConQuest may fail to export or save search results or queries on MacOS 12.0 and give the error "The save file operation failed to connect to the open and save …
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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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