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What is the z-score listed in the summary statistics for each 3D bond and valence angle search result?
… What is the z-score listed in the summary statistics for each 3D bond and valence angle search result? …
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Authors’ names in the CSD: how to add them correctly? How to search for them?
… , C.A.Kilner, J.A.Thomas, M.A.Halcrow or Clare A.Tovee, Colin A. Kilner, Jim A. Thomas, Malcolm A. Halcrow. When you are searching for an author’s name in the CSD …
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How do I select multiple elements for a query atom in a WebCSD substructure search?
… . If your search includes more than one combination of elements they will be displayed as QA, QB and so on - again, hovering over an atom will show what elements …
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Why has my substructure search given fewer hits than I expected?
… distinctive that the Any bond type can be used, at least for initial searches. Alternatively, perhaps you've drawn a different tautomeric form to the authors …
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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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How does the similarity search work?
… The similarity search in WebCSD is based on molecular fingerprints that are calculated using the chemical features of the molecule such as atom types, bond …
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Which file formats does Mercury support?
… ) Searches and lists Refcode list (.gcd) ConQuest hits (.c2m) Motif searches (.msxml) Generated motifs (.gmxml) Motifs (.mxml) Data and analysis CSD-format …
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ConQuest is unable to export PDF files on Windows
… ConQuest 2020.1 is unable to export search details in PDF format on Windows. Doing so will produce a python traceback ending with text similar to: File …
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How can I find crystal structures analysed at high pressure in the CSD?
… the deposited CIF. CSD entries at high pressures can be therefore be found using ConQuest by performing an All Text search with 'Pressure' as a Required Field (from …
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Why do I get a pop up window when starting ConQuest that says "Some Anti-Virus Software stop ConQuest from starting its search engine..."?
… not find this folder and files in the locations indicated above. Please search for them and delete them.]This should remove all traces of your ConQuest preferences …
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