Mercury is a the structure visualisation and analysis program, which has a license-free standalone version that can be installed in the absence of the CSD System. You can access WebCSD from anywhere in the UZH network, including via a VPN connection. It is ideal for relatively straightforward searches. WebCSD is an online alternative to the CSD search software ConQuest, but has less functionality. At the end of each year, the entire next version of the CSD System must be obtained and installed. Once installed, the software and database update automatically three or four times during the year. Installation can require about 20 GB of storage. Linden (contact details above) and he will make the relevant installers available to you and provide the license key. However, the CSD System cannot be downloaded directly by users.
MERCURY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY SOFTWARE ONLINE INSTALL
Software for accessing the CSDThe University of Zurich has a site license for the CSD and its related software.The best solution, offering the user the greatest flexibility, is to install the entire CSD System, which includes the software and database, on your own computer (Mac, Windows and Linux are supported). On-line documentation for searching the CSD Other crystallography databases (PDB, ICSD, etc.).Views of the molecules located during the search.Access to the CSD and the CSD System software (for members of the Department of Chemistry only).How to access the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) and start a basic search: The information provided here is intended primarily for members of the Department of Chemistry.įor assistance and questions, please contact Prof. Searching the Cambridge Structural Database X-ray Crystallography Facility - CSD Searches - Department of Chemistry - University of Zurich Department of Chemistry - University of Zurich