Model comparisons - Examples

Comparisons - Help

Comparison toolbar

Click on the menu Exploring, submenu Comparisons for toolbar display

Example 1: limonene

Predefined substructure match

1. Load limonene from the list of examples
2. Separate the models with the mouse
3. Select the matching substructure from the Match list: cyclohexanyl (substructures are colored red)
4. Orient the models the same way (R button) [differences are observable]
5. Optional: free rotate the entire view so that the ring is in a horizontal level (differences in substituents)
6. Optional: check the type of isomerism (I button)
7. Superimpose the second model onto the first one (S button) (one is colored blue)

Example 2: bromobutane

Match by atom selection

1. Load bromobutane from the list of examples
2. Separate the models with the mouse
3. Select common part from the Match list: other
4. Click on the three C atoms and Br atom on one model and click on OK button (substructures are colored red)
5. Orient the models the same way (R button) [differences are observable]
6. Optional: check the type of isomerism (I button)
7. Superimpose the second model onto the first one (S button) (one is colored blue)