CrystalMaker Guide: Getting Info about a Structure

Using the Info Tool

The Info Tool on the toolbar lets you point and click on an atom or polyhedron. The atom's number and element type are then displayed beside the atom, together with a small info button. If you click the info button, additional information about the site is printed in the Output Window (Windows > Output). This includes details about any bonding present and, if you clicked on a polyhedron, the polyhedral volume is calculated and displayed. If you option-click the info button, a dialog appears allowing you to specify a maximum search distance, within which to list neighbouring atoms.

Using the Info Window

The Info Window (Windows >Info) acts as a key to the atom colours in your structure. This window also lets you show/hide groups of atoms, apply/remove labels, and edit element colours. See the detailed guide for more information about using the Info Window.

Exporting Info Files

The full version of CrystalMaker lets you export listings of atomic coordinates (Coordinates Files) and/or listings of bond distances and angles (Bonds Files). These are text files, which can be read using any word processor.

To export a coordinates file, use the File > Export > Coordinates command. To export a bonds file, use the File > Export > Bond Data command.

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