Using ChemFinder - CambridgeSoft

center hits” is set to Same, a query marked with
thick bonds will only hit a target that has the same
relative relationship between centers.
5. Set the Double bond hits:
If you want the
stereocenters of a
database in the
query to
match the target
structure exactly.
match any
configuration in the
target.
6. Click OK.
Then in
General Preferences
The general preferences are as follows:
• ASCII file export (see “Exporting an ASCII
File” on page 118)
• Alerts
• ChemFinder opening window
• List of the last files used
To set the general preferences:
Double bond hits,
click Same.
Double bond hits,
click Any.
1. From the File menu, click Preferences.
The Preferences dialog box appears.
2. Click the General tab.
The General tab appears.
Structure Registration Options
To have ChemFinder present an alert when
attempting to enter a structure with an atom in a
non-standard valence state:
• In the Registration section, click Check
valences.
To have ChemFinder confirm when you are about to
modify data in the database:
• In the Registration section, select Ask to
commit changes.
ChemFinder Opening Options
You can set ChemFinder to open with the
ChemFinder Opening dialog box or to open the last
form you were using.
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Setting Preferences