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Why CrystalMaker?

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Why CrystalMaker?

Crystallography with a Friendly Face

Whilst there may be scores of programs for visualizing the structures of molecules, there are far fewer programs available for working with crystal structures - and most of these aren't very user friendly. Far too many programs are modal in nature, with clunky windows and dialogs getting in the way of a clear visual understanding of your data.

Flexibility to Explore

It is our belief that users need the flexibility to be able to actively explore their structures. In a sense, the "journey" is just as important as the "destination".

We've therefore tried to make CrystalMaker different from other programs. We've provided easy ways to manipulate a structure, with powerful tools for selection or isolation of key parts of your structure, all readily accessible at all times.

As you work with your structures you can instantly switch between different representations and customizable styles. (Of course, we also provide industry-leading output and a wide range of power features.)

Multi-Structure Animation

CrystalMaker lets you work with multiple structures in multiple windows, with the option of synchronization between them.

Perhaps more significantly, CrystalMaker is the first program of its kind to let you switch seamlessly between multiple structures in the same window - perhaps to browse different View "snapshots", or to animate structural changes associated with temperature, pressure and phase transitions. Such changes are easily animated, with the option of Full Screen slideshows, animations - and automatic movie generation.

Protecting Your Work

And if you ever go "off-road" with CrystalMaker, you can quickly get back on course, thanks to the multiple undo levels per window, each with its own graphical preview!