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Add a Molecular Drawing with the Integrated ChemDraw Tool

ChemDraw users can access the Rowan Patents Integrated ChemDraw Tool for additional ChemDraw support.

Written by Laura Berwick
  1. If desired, upload a style source .cdxml file in Tools > Settings > Preferences.
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  2. Place your cursor in the Rowan Patents application window where you wish to add your molecule drawing(s).
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  3. Open the Rowan integrated ChemDraw Tool from the Tools menu.
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  4. Use the tools provided to draw your desired molecule(s).
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    Copy a molecule from ChemDraw as CDXML text and paste the copied data into the integrated ChemDraw tool.
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  5. Once your molecular drawing is complete, click the Insert all into Spec button provided at the lower left-hand corner of the window.
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    ​A checkbox is provided allowing you to instruct the tool to detect Markush groups as drawings are inserted into your application.
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  6. The molecule(s) will be displayed in .svg format but will remain editable in the ChemDraw Tool.
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