FAQs
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How can I associate raw data stored with another repository to my deposited structures?
… at the ‘Enhance Data’ stage of the process. For any structures already deposited at CCDC it is possible to add the link to associated data from the ‘My Structures …
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How should I deal with disordered structures in CSD Editor?
… If a structure contains disorder then the minor occupancy sites must be suppressed to leave a single representative atomic position that will then be matched …
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How do I add details of the main crystallographer associated with the data to my deposition?
… included in this section will be displayed on Access Structures and WebCSD once the data has been published. The crystallographer will also be notified …
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Which file formats does Mercury support?
… Mercury can read these file formats: Molecules and crystals: Mercury binary crystal legacy files (.mry) Mercury compressed XML crystal files (.mryx) MOL …
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How can I publish my historic structures or thesis structures?
… We can help you share your data through the CSD if you would like to publish structures that feature in your PhD thesis or structures that you have …
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Electron Diffraction Data in the CSD
… . For more information about what data can be deposited into the CSD see our Deposit A Structure page. The number of structures in the CSD measured using …
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Why is my structure search query not highlighted in the 2D diagram sometimes?
… The highlighting of the structure search query relies on the matching of the 3D coordinates with the 2D chemical diagram. If the entry in question either does …
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How are 2D chemical diagrams generated during the deposition process?
… uses all the existing structures in the CSD to help in defining the most likely representation of the chemistry for the structure and an internal diagram …
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I do not want to publish my structure, can it still be included in the CSD?
… If your structure(s) are not intended for publication, but you wish to make them available to other scientists through the CSD or ICSD then the structure(s …
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I have not published my data within a year of deposition, can I extend the embargo period?
… Yes. If no publication is identified within a year of deposition you will be contacted to confirm if the structure can be published as a CSD Communication …
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