ChemDraw User's Manual - CambridgeSoft

Converting Names toStructuresThere are two ways to insert a name into thedocument window as a structure:• Insert Structure dialog box• Paste Special commandInsert StructureInsert Structure is designed for typed-in entries. Forexample, to insert 2-bromobenzoic acid:1. Choose Convert Name to Structure fromthe Structure menu.The Insert Structure dialog box appears.2. Type 2-bromobenzoic acid.NOTE: You can also copy a name to the clipboardand then type Crtl+V or Command+V to paste thename into the dialog box.3. Click OK.The molecular structure and name (if “Pastename below structure” is selected) appear inthe drawing area.BrOIf you should happen to type the name incorrectly,Insert Structure will try to correct the error.Click OK to accept the suggested spelling, or clickCancel and start again to make a manualcorrection.Paste SpecialThe Paste Special command allows you to paste aname, copied to the clipboard from anotherapplication, as a structure in ChemDraw.To paste a name from the clipboard:1. Click in the document window.2. From the Edit menu, point to Paste Special,and then choose Name as Structure.The structure appears in your document.Converting Captions toStructuresIf a caption is already present in the drawing areayou can convert it to a structure as follows:1. Select the caption.2. Choose Convert Name to Structure fromthe Structure menu.The molecular structure and name appear inthe drawing area.OH2-bromobenzoic acidChemDraw 9 StructName • 75Name=Struct