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Draw Menu for Structure Drawing

Menu Item

Function

Bond

Allows you to change the current bond

Atom

Allows you to change the current atom

Shortcut

Allows you to change the current atom to a shortcut, i.e., a predefined group of atoms

Variables

Allows you to change the current atom to a variable, i.e., a generic atom such as M for metals

Variable Points of Attachment

Allows you to indicate variable points of attachment of a structure fragment to a core ring structure

G-groups

Defines and inserts generic groups

Repeating Groups

Defines and inserts repeating groups

Delete Repeating Group

Removes a repeating group

Chain Superatoms

Inserts a chain superatom into a WPI structure

Ring Superatoms

Inserts a ring superatom into a WPI structure

Other Superatoms

Inserts a superatom other than a chain or a ring superatom into a WPI structure

Square Brackets

Inserts brackets around a structure or a structure fragment for referencing in another application

Fuse Fragment

Joins two fragments

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