How do I……..

 

 

Create a G-group query in the CrossFire Commander

 

 

In this example we want to retrieve halogenated indenes.  The halogens can be found on the 4-, 5-, 6-, or 7-position of the indene; For example:

 

 

  1. Draw the parent structure.  Draw the G-groups.  A G-group can consist of substances, substituents, predefined generic groups, or single atoms.

 

 

  1. Label the atoms on the parent structure as G1, G2, etc. (In the results, these atoms will be replaced by your G-groups.) Each label can be used multiple times on your parent structure. Each different label must have a corresponding G-group drawn. 

 

 

  1. Define your G-group so that it corresponds to a particular G-label.  Click the Select tool.  Select your G-group (X).  Click the Gn button.  Select the appropriate number for “G”.  Click OK. 

 

 

 

  1. Attachment points.  If a member of your G-group consists of more than one atom, you must choose which atom will attach to the parent structure in your results.  Use the Edit tool to select the Attachment point atom in the G-group.  Click the Attachments button in the Atom Attributes box and select 1; repeat and select additional numbers if you want the G-group to have additional attachment points.

 

 

  1. You can specify the number of times you would like your G-groups to appear in your results by setting the Frequency.  From the Query menu, select Query> Generic Frequency.  Select the appropriate “G” label and the appropriate number for the frequency.  The number you select means you can retrieve the G-group “up to that number” of times. 

 

 

6.    Click the To Commander button and click Start Search