Power-Assisted Building Tools

• crystal and molecular data editors
• symmetry transformations built in
• spacegroups assistant dialog makes symmetry easy
• import data from text files (ICSD, CIF, SHELX, Brookhaven PDB, CCL, STRUPLO, CSSR, FDAT)
• import from a library of 350 mineral structures
• download a library of 500 metal and intermetallic structures
• add atom labels (same atom, or same site)
• move/remove/replace atoms to create defects
• add vectors from any atom or group of atoms
• add text boxes to annotate the image

Versatile Rendering Tools

• switch instantly between ball & stick, stick, wireframe, space-filling, polyhedral, and 3-D stereo models
• beautiful photo-realistic graphics
• control the reflectance of atoms, bonds, and polyhedra
• specify illumination direction and intensity for background and point sources
• opaque or translucent polyhedra have 15 display options
• surface overlay plots mimic atom positions and reveal underlying structure
• controlled depth fading and perspective
• polyhedral options include translucent faces and hatch-shading
• move, edit, detatch, or delete atoms and bonds in real time
• place molecules within your structure
• generate crystal faces and surfaces

Exploration and Manipulation Features

• switch instantly between ball & stick, stick, wireframe, space-filling, and polyhedral models
• rotate structures in real time with the mouse
• measure bond distances and angles with on-screen tools
• slice crystals and display lattice planes
• don your red/blue stereo glasses for a stunning 3-D view

Export Data, Images, and Movies

• high-resolution graphics copy/export
• export data files in CIF, PDB formats
• record movies, animations, and QuickTime VR object movies
• movies can be viewed on the web or on other PC platforms
• option of stylized black-and-white graphics for publications

And More ...

• CrystalDiffract software generates X-ray and neutron diffraction patterns
• optimized versions for 680x0 and PowerPC
• HTML-based online help system
• excellent printed users guide