Moving Atoms

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You can use any of the bond tools to move an atom within acyclic or cyclic structures. You cannot use a ring tool.

To move an atom in a chemical structure:

1. Click a bond tool.

2. Point at the atom to move.

A highlight box appears over the atom.

3. Shift+drag the atom.

You can convert ring types by dragging one atom on top of an adjacent atom. For example, you can use this method if you want to convert a 6-membered ring into a 5-membered ring.

To convert ring types:

1. With a bond tool selected, point to an atom and Shift+Drag.

2. Release when one atom is on top of the other.

The bond between the atoms disappears.

NOTE: You can also move atoms using a selection tool. For more information see "Moving Objects".