2D Structure Preferences

 

These settings control various aspects of the generation of 2D structures, which are displayed in a number of places.

Maximum number of atoms text box

Display the 2D structure only for molecules that have no more than the specified number of atoms.

Maximum scale factor text box

Scale down images by at least this amount, relative to the size of the cell or display area. This cutoff can be used to prevent small molecules from appearing on a much larger scale than large molecules. Set this factor to 1 to fit the image into the cell.

Font size slider and text box

Point size of the font used for the atom labels in the generation of the image.

Bond line width slider and text box

Width of bond lines in pixels for image generation.

Bond spacing slider and text box

Space between bond lines for multiple bonds in pixels for image generation.

Use color in 2D structures options

Choose when to use color for atom labels in 2D structure drawings.

  • Never—Do not color atom labels in 2D structure drawings.
  • On light backgrounds only—Color atom labels in 2D structure drawings on light backgrounds. This is the default option.
  • Always—Color atom labels in 2D structure drawings on all backgrounds.
Show all hydrogens option

Show all hydrogens, rather than leaving them implicit. Nonpolar hydrogens are always displayed.

Label all carbons option

Display a C for each carbon atom, rather than leaving them implicit.

Restore Defaults button
  • Restore all 2D structure preferences to their default values.