If you are a Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering student at the University of Ottawa, there is one piece of software that will haunt your dreams and save your GPA: .
Have a ChemDraw horror story from a uOttawa lab? Drop it in the comments below! Disclaimer: This guide is based on the uOttawa site license as of Fall 2024. Software distribution pages move. Always ask your lab coordinator for the latest download link. chemdraw uottawa
| To Do | Shortcut (Win/Mac) | | :--- | :--- | | | 1 | | Double Bond | 2 | | Triple Bond | 3 | | Cyclohexane (Chair) | Ctrl+Shift+H / Cmd+Shift+H | | Cyclohexane (Boat) | Ctrl+Shift+B / Cmd+Shift+B | | Benzene Ring | Ctrl+Shift+B (then hit 4 for the circle inside) | | Increase Font Size | Ctrl+Shift+> | | Group Select (Lasso) | Shift + Drag | If you are a Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical
Posted by: The uOttawa Science Blogger Category: Lab Skills & Software Disclaimer: This guide is based on the uOttawa
Whether you are drawing a simple methane molecule for CHM 1311 or designing a complex catalytic cycle for your Honours research project in the Marion Hall lab, ChemDraw is the industry standard. But navigating the uOttawa site license, learning the hotkeys, and avoiding the dreaded "cluttered figure" feedback from your TA can be tricky.
Good luck on your next lab report. May your bonds be straight and your TAs be generous.