cambridge-structural-database

Summary

Software Description

The Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) is the largest searchable database of experimentally determined crystal structures and is maintained by the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center (CCDC) . This software is available for use when connected to the UMN network.

General Linux

To run this software interactively in a Linux environment run the command:

module load cambridge

The complete CSD system includes the database as well as the following graphical search, retrieval and data visualization software:

Program (executable) - Description

  • ConQuest (cq) - 1, 2 and 3D searching of the CSD

  • VISTA (vista) - Statistical analysis and graphical display

  • PreQuest (prequest) - Creating Quest searchable databases, in-house

  • Mercury (mercury) - Structure visualization

  • Mogul (mogul) - A Knowledge Base of Molecular Geometry

  • IsoStar (run_isostar) - A Knowledge Base of Intermolecular Interactions

  • Hermes (hermes) - 3-D visualizer and frontend for SuperStar

  • SuperStar (superstar) - Knowledge-based analysis of intermolecular interactions