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Installing ChemDraw (latest version)

ChemDraw is available for faculty, staff and students to install on their computers. Starting with version 17, there is a new web site to use.

  1. Set up accounts on the vendor's sites:
    1. Register on the Cambridgesoft siteusing your Wellesley email address.
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    2. Register on the FlexNet site
  2. Log in to thevendor's FlexNet siteusing the account you set up above, using your Wellesley email address and whatever password you set up.
  3. After you've logged in, click on the link for the latest version of ChemDraw.
  4. Find the appropriate installer for your computer (Windows or Mac) andclick on the installerin the File Name column to the right.
  5. ClickDownloadif prompted.
  6. Once you have successfully downloaded it, locate it and double-click on the installer, andallowthe installer to make changes to your device, if asked.
  7. ClickInstall Softwareif you have that option.
  8. When asked for your information, enter yourname, yourWellesley email address和你ractivation code.
    1. To find your activation code, go back totheir web sitewhere you are logged in
    2. Click on theOrder Historytab on the left
    3. Click on your order, andcopythecode
    4. Pastethe code in the installer window and clickActivate
  9. ClickAgreefor the license agreement if prompted.
  10. Follow the instructions on screen: on a Mac,drag ChemDraw toyour computer'sApplicationsfolder, and, if appropriate for your work, drag CDQuickLook as instructed on the screen.
  11. After the copying / installing completes, ChemDraw is now available in your applications and can be launched the same as any other software installed on your computer. Run it to ensure it is working properly.
  12. After ensuring the ChemDraw is working, make sure the installer is not open (eject it on a Mac), and drag it to the trash / recycle bin.

As stated in the Welcome email, you can gethelp from the vendorif you have problems with their site:

"For download problems or questions, contact PerkinElmer Download Center Support atperkinelmer@flexnetoperations.comor call 1-888-715-4687 (within the US)."

If you just need help following these directions, you may want to contact ourComputing Help Deskto have someone walk through it with you.