FAQs
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What is the difference between the ‘exact’ and ‘substructure’ settings in Structure Search?
… The ‘exact’ and ‘substructure’ settings for the Structure Search application are intended to allow easy searching for either complete molecules or fragments …
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When is inorganic data deposited at the CCDC transferred to the ICSD?
… the joint Access Structures Service and will also be copied to FIZ Karlsruhe. Since FIZ Karlsruhe perform a data update for the ICSD twice yearly, the data …
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Why should I sign in before depositing data to the CCDC?
… added during the deposition process saving you time and ensuring your details are correct. In addition, all the structures that you deposit will be available …
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Can I update publication details through My Structures?
… Yes you can. If you register to use our deposition services you may log-on and view your deposited data through ‘My Structures’. You are then able to click …
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How do I edit & re-run a Crystal Packing Feature search?
… If you have run a Crystal Packing Feature search using Mercury, you can edit and re-run that search either by clicking on Options > Edit within the Searches …
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Can I filter search results?
… Search results can be filtered to exclude solvents, elements above a certain weight, organic/organometallic compounds and structures with low experimental …
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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 can I download data for a particular compound?
… If you have a license for the Cambridge Structural Database Core (CSD Core) then you may use our search functionality provided in ConQuest or WebCSD to locate …
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Why have the CCDC and FIZ Karlsruhe collaborated?
… Recent advances in chemistry have meant that the distinctions between inorganic and organic structures have become blurred. For instance, through research …
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What happens to unpublished data stored at the CCDC?
… at the CCDC can be updated at any time after deposition and depositors are encouraged to share each structure directly through the Cambridge Structural Database …
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