FAQ

original FlatMol is no longer being sold or supported

Flatmol 2 is now available ! find it on the app store here

entirely new re-write

simpler, with a better user interface

$ 19.99 for the full version

a complete re-write, ** NOTE: original flatMol files are not compatible **

Free Lite Version coming soon (w/ limited saves)

May I delete an atom that is a part of a ring ?

No, if a ring is created from the pull-down menu "Atom or Group"or "Fuse Choice to Existing Ring", then ring atoms may not be deleted.

Where are my molecule files ?

~ ( user home directory) / Library / Application Support / FlatMol / Molecule Data Is the default directory, but you may save your files wherever you want.

NOTE for OSX 10.7 and greater: Use the finder menu "Go" and press the option(alt) key to see and go to your Library Folder.

How do I print a molecule or a canvas with names ?

NOTE: You supply the name, see Edit -> Name Molecule

Press the button "Show the Name(s)"

then Print.

How do I print a "canvas" ( all molecule(s) and drawings shown) to a picture file?

from the menu, choose "Print Canvas" ( Color or Black & White )

Set a scale percentage if desired from the printer set-up menu ( then press OK )

Choose "PDF" ; open in preview.

From "preview": choose File --> Export. The file may be saved as JPEG, PDF, PNG, or TIFF