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Chem3D Users Manual - CambridgeSoft

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Chapter 5: Manipulating Models<br />

Overview<br />

<strong>Chem3D</strong> provides tools to manipulate the models<br />

you create. You can show or hide atoms and select<br />

groups to make them easier to manipulate.<br />

Molecules can be rotated, aligned, and resized.<br />

Selecting<br />

Most operations require that the atoms and bonds<br />

that are operated on be selected. Selected atoms and<br />

bonds are highlighted in the model display. You can<br />

change the default highlight color in the Model<br />

Settings dialog box.<br />

Model Explorer tab<br />

Colors and Fonts<br />

tab<br />

Set Highlight<br />

Color<br />

To select an atom using the Model Explorer:<br />

1. Open the Model Explorer.<br />

2. Select the atom in the Explorer.<br />

The atom is selected in the model. Any<br />

previously selected atoms or bonds are<br />

deselected.<br />

Selecting Single Atoms and<br />

Bonds<br />

You can select atoms and bonds in the model<br />

window or by using the Model Explorer. If the<br />

Model Explorer is not active, open it from the View<br />

menu.<br />

To select an atom or bond in the display window:<br />

1. Click the Select tool .<br />

2. Click the atom or bond.<br />

Any previously selected atoms and bonds are<br />

deselected. When you click a bond, both atoms<br />

on the bond are selected.<br />

ChemOffice 2005/<strong>Chem3D</strong> Manipulating Models • 91<br />

Selecting

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