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CrystalMaker

Visualise and analyse crystal structures and molecular models with CrystalMaker. It's used in fields such as materials science, chemistry, physics and mineralogy.

You can use interactive graphics to create a vivid and visual understanding of structure and properties.

Key features

  • Build, display and manipulate all kinds of crystal and molecular structures.
  • Design new materials and relax their structures.
  • Animate structural behaviour; generate video for teaching or presentations.
  • Create 3D models.
  • Simulate diffraction properties for powders and single crystals.
  • An easy drag-and-drop workflow helps to maximise productivity for exploring the crystalline world.

Access instructions

  • This software is installed on the Department of Chemistry classroom PCs.
  • For managed PCs in the Department of Chemistry running Windows, you can install this software from the Software Center.
  • For other devices, you can download and install CrystalMaker.
  • A licence code is required to activate CrystalMaker.

Available to staff and students

Installed on Department of Chemistry classroom PCs and also available to all staff and students.

App-based

Compatible with Windows and Mac.

Funded by departments

Departments fund this service. There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.

Access instructions

  • This software is installed on the Department of Chemistry classroom PCs.
  • For managed PCs in the Department of Chemistry running Windows, you can install this software from the Software Center.
  • For other devices, you can download and install CrystalMaker.
  • A licence code is required to activate CrystalMaker.

Guides and help

How-to guides and set up

Training and best practice

Contact for support

If you're experiencing technical issues and need advice, please contact CrystalMaker (crystalmaker.com).

Service commitments

The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.

Availability

  • This is a live service, available 24/7.

Support

  • This service is managed by a third party.
  • They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our opening hours.
  • Support is available via CrystalMaker (crystalmaker.com).

Standards

  • Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers, and we monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.

We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.

Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024