User guide

3D viewing
As you create your drawing, you may be curious to see it in three-dimensions. There are two features in Chem-
BioDraw that lets you do just that.
Note: ChemBio3D must be installed on your computer to preview structures in three dimensions.
3D model
Use a 3D model to paste a 3D version of the structure into your drawing.
1. Select the structure.
2. Go to Edit>Get 3D Model. The 3D structure appears in the document window.
To view the model in ChemBio3D, double-click it.
Note: 3D Objects inserted in this way cannot be transferred between platforms. For more information see "File for-
mats" on page 241.
Note: You can also copy a model using "Copy as CDX" from ChemBio3D and paste into ChemBioDraw. The
result will be a ChemDraw structure with 3D coordinates, and it is possible to rotate this structure in 3D using the
structure perspective tool.
ChemBio3D preview options
The preview window displays structures in 3D that you have selected (all structures if none are selected). ChemBio
3D Preview works only for chemical structures. To view, go to View>Show ChemBio3D Hotlink Window.
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