What's new in ACD/ChemFolder

Version 12 to Version 2012

Record Table enables customized display of record information and simplified entry of data. It is especially useful for metabolic and reaction schemes, formulation and sample records
Structure record contains sub-records of samples, each having their own specific associated data table
Search will find both representations of nitrogen fragments—with charges and with multi-valent nitrogen.
Screen forms enable user to display record, user, or object tables with specific tabs.
Calendar view in record eases simple entry of dates
Improved search options for Data Name History, Common History List, and by samples
Shortcuts for Search Data (Ctrl+D) and Search by Form (Ctrl+E)
Import option to apply conversion from scientific notation to decimal numbers
Create a single or set of reports for several records

New formulation-ready record schema and capabilities

It is now easier to manage formulation information, where several individual compounds are combined in specific ratios and properties to achieve a desired material property in the final product

Expanded chemical and biological reaction capabilities

Components may be reactants/products, catalysts, or solvents
Data fields (User Data) may be associated with reaction, reactants, products, or additional components

Search reactions and metabolism schema by mass difference

Reaction mass difference in product/reactant or parent/child relationships are now calculated automatically for reaction or metabolism schemes; allowing reaction and metabolism schema to be searched by mass difference

Apply Edits to a record list using Data Entry form

Change data fields to the same value across all records in the current list through data entry forms in either Tile or Table mode
Several data fields can be changed at the same time, across multiple records

Add custom Data Entry form to Toolbar

Quick access to selected database data entry forms can now be gained through a toolbar button which appears for selected forms

Execute scripts and calculate properties within Update forms

Augment and create smarter Update forms using scripts, to automate routine data entry tasks.
Scriptable task or controls include:
- Send e-mail to specified recipient
- Close data entry form if a set of conditions is met
- Use scripts to convert a set of molfiles to a multi-component chemical structures
- Use scripts to generate PhysChem properties or generate systematic names automatically
- Allow conditions fields in the data form
- Display password controls in data form
- Display reactions scheme controls within the data form