ChemDraw User's Manual - CambridgeSoft

Drawing LinesLines drawn with the line tool differ in twosignificant ways from bonds drawn with the bondtools:• They are not included in chemicalinterpretation of the drawing• Lines that cross appear solidDrawing Paired BracketsPaired brackets can only be placed in a verticalorientation. A rectangle or box defines theirposition.To draw a paired brackets:1. Select a paired bracket tool.To draw using a line tool:1. Select a line tool.2. Point where you want a corner of the bracket tobe located.3. Drag from one corner of the box diagonally tothe opposite corner.Drawing DaggersTo draw a dagger:2. Point where you want the line to start.3. Drag from one end of the line to the other end.The Brackets ToolsPaletteBrackets includes braces {}, brackets [], andparentheses ().Drawing Single BracketsA single bracket can be drawn in any orientation.To draw a single bracket:1. Select a single bracket tool.2. Point where you want the bracket to start.3. Drag from one end of the bracket to the otherend.1. Select a dagger tool.2. Point where you want the symbol to be located.3. Click to deposit the dagger.NOTE: The size of the dagger symbol is proportional to theAtom Label font size specified in the Text Settings dialogbox.Framing ObjectsYou can enclose your drawings or group structureswith a rectangle, brackets, parentheses, or braces.To enclose your object:1. Select the drawing to enclose.2. On the Object menu, point to Add Frame,and then choose the type of frame to add.ChemDraw 9 Drawing Orbitals, Symbols, Arrows, Arcs, and Other Shapes • 101The Brackets Tools Palette