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Chem3D Users Manual - CambridgeSoft

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Administrator<br />

If you want to …<br />

record each iteration as<br />

a frame in a movie for<br />

later replay<br />

view the value of each<br />

measurement in the<br />

Measurement table<br />

Then select …<br />

Record Every Iteration<br />

Copy Measurements to<br />

Output<br />

The Theory Tab<br />

Use the Theory tab to specify the combination of<br />

basis set and particular electronic structure theory<br />

referred to in Gaussian documentation as the<br />

model chemistry. By default, this tab is optimized<br />

for setting up ab initio computations.<br />

calculate the second<br />

derivative matrix<br />

determined from<br />

atomic radii and a<br />

simple valence force<br />

field. This is the<br />

Gaussian default initial<br />

guess.<br />

Do Not Calculate Force<br />

Constants<br />

calculate the initial force<br />

constant at the current<br />

level of theory.<br />

Corresponds to the<br />

Gaussian keyword<br />

Opt = CalcFC<br />

Calculate Initial Force<br />

Constants<br />

To set the Theory specifications:<br />

1. Select the appropriate Method.<br />

calculate a new force<br />

constant at every point<br />

in the minimization.<br />

Corresponds to the<br />

Gaussian keyword<br />

Opt=CalcAll.<br />

Calculate Force Constants<br />

At Each Point<br />

NOTE: To use a Method or Basis Set that is not on<br />

the list, type it in the Additional Keywords section on<br />

the General page. For more information, see “The<br />

General Tab” on page 201.<br />

2. Select the wave function to use: Closed Shell<br />

(Restricted), Open Shell (Unrestricted), or<br />

Restricted Open Shell.<br />

calculate using the<br />

equivalent to the<br />

Gaussian keyword<br />

Opt=Tight<br />

Use Tight Convergence<br />

Criteria<br />

3. Select the Basis Set.<br />

4. Select the Diffuse function to add to the basis<br />

set.<br />

5. Select the Polarization Heavy Atom.<br />

If you select a Heavy Atom function, also<br />

choose an H option.<br />

200•Gaussian Computations<br />

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Minimize Energy

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