Tutorial of CSDU module "Searching the CSD 101 - Searching Structures Online with WebCSD"

Learn how to search the Cambridge Structural database (CSD) online in this CSDU (self-guided on-demand training) module “Searching the CSD 101 - Searching Structures Online with WebCSD”. This tutorial will show step-by-step how to how to build query options in WebCSD and run a search, with focus on the Structure Search features, including adding 3D parameters and similarity search, as well as downloading and analysing the results.

In this demo tutorial, we will cover:
- 00:07 Navigate to https://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/structures/ to start a search in WebCSD.
- 00:47 Compound name search for salvinorin A and visualisation of results.
- 02:09 How to draw a substructure step-by-step using the sketcher under the Structure Search tab, including how to assign multiple elements types to an atom and how to add 3D parameters, and how to start a substructure search.
- 09:33 Visualise and explore the search results, with in-depth demonstration of the features of the 3D visualiser.
- 15:07 Download the results (cif files and additional structural data files, refcode lists, and parameter data) and analysis.
- 17:17 How to upload a Mol template file in the Structure Search sketcher and how to set up a similarity search and interpret the results, including the additional row with the similarity score.

This video forms part of a short course that introduces scientists – from a variety of fields such as crystallography, pharmaceutical chemistry, material and solid form science among others, and science educators and students to advanced searching features to harness the wealth of knowledge in the CSD. WebCSD can be accessed online with no need for installation. The short course includes videos, demonstrations, guided tutorials, and a test that can be completed at the end to earn a certificate. After watching this video, continue your CSDU module by completing the U Try and U Test parts on our website to earn a completion certificate: https://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/community/...
Find the introductory videos in this playlist: CSDU: Searching the CSD 101 - Searchi...  

Note: No previous knowledge is needed for this CSDU module.

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