FlatMol 2

Judy A Long

Chemical structures made with this program are designed to be compatible with a paper surface rather than to compete with 3D models. Some Features: ◦ A Tab Bar to compartmentalize similar tasks. ◦ A Toolbar for generic tasks ◦ Molecules are saved using Apple’s Core Data (a database style system). ◦ Document-based: more than one document can be opened at a time. each document contains its own set of molecules (canvas). ◦ A predefined set of functional groups are included. ◦ Saved molecules may be classified into groups for organization ◦ A molecule may be copied from one document and then saved in another open document. ◦ A molecule may be flipped horizontally or vertically (as well as rotated) ◦ The size of the atoms may be increased ( 3 discrete sizes ) ◦ User may copy and paste molecules. ◦ Undo ( command Z ) for most operations. ◦ multiple bonding representations are available Note1: FlatMol 2 is Not: an expert system Chemical accuracy, proper coordination, and bonding choices are all in the hands of the creator (you !). Note 2: FlatMol 2 is Not: a molecule naming program A link to NIST formula search can be found in the save molecule window. (US National Institute of Standards and Technology). It is an excellent source of information.