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CrystalViewer Changelog

What's new in CrystalViewer 11.1.0.300

Dec 18, 2023
  • Redesigned Structure-of-the-Day Window. This has a cleaner and a more-intuitive interface.
  • New "Add to Front Window" command. The former Open in CrystalMaker command has been replaced by a submenu with two items: New Window and Add to Front Window>. The latter is only enabled when CrystalMaker is running and allows the library file to be added directly to the frontmost CrystalMaker document. This command will be useful for CrystalMaker 11 users, looking to add structures from their CrystalViewer library.
  • New Licensing Engine. CrystalViewer uses our new, universal licensing scheme, allowing for cross-platform multi-user licence codes. The engine also allows the program to be licensed via CrystalMaker (version 11 or later) for use as a library application.
  • Symmetry "Smart" Folder. This addition to the "Selections" includes all crystal structures, grouped by crystal system and space group.
  • Miscellaneous. This version includes numerous improvements, new features, security updates and some bug fixes.
  • The CrystalViewer User's Guide has been extensively updated for this release to cover the new functionality, and to include new screen shots. Note that the out-dated HTML-based "Online Help" has been discontinued.
  • The "Share" menu items now support our newer CrystalMaker 11, CrystalDiffract 7 and SingleCrystal 5 versions, in addition to the older ones (CrystalMaker 10, SingleCrystal 4, CrystalDiffract 6).
  • Renamed the "Gallery" as "Highlights" to avoid confusion with the "Gallery" windows used by our other products.
  • The Auto Rotate popover now has two radio buttons, allowing choice of rotating about the screen vertical or the structure's most-vertical unit cell axis.
  • Highlights and Quiz libraries can be hidden, using the Preferences panel.
  • The toolbar's "Info" button is automatically highlighted when the Info inspector is visible.
  • Extended licensing information displayed in the "About" window.
  • The "Selections" libraries can now be browsed in "Demo Mode".
  • Fixed a bug with the "Structure of the Day" window which could cause the program to freeze.
  • New application icon. This version includes a new-style application icon with a similar style to that of our other products.
  • Improved Window Design. The main window has been redesigned for a cleaner look:
  • Browser "bottom bar" with status and icon slider.
  • Search command available in "Viewer" mode.
  • Keywords are displayed in List mode.
  • Changed Program Behaviour. When licensed via CrystalMaker 11 (or as part of a multi-product licensing bundle), CrystalViewer behaves slightly differently:
  • Double-clicking a library thumbnail automatically opens the structure in CrystalMaker. (You can override this by using a contextual menu, or by going to the Preferences/Settings panel and changing the "Open With" setting.
  • CrystalViewer automatically hides the "Highlights" library. (This behaviour can be disabled using the Preferences/Settings panel.)

New in CrystalViewer 11.0.5.300 (Feb 1, 2022)

  • Zeolite Frameworks. Added 230 ideal zeolite framework structures to the "Learning" category of the Structures Library.
  • Miscellaneous. This version includes miscellaneous enhancements and fixes.
  • Slow animations (less than a second) update the notes and the image strip.
  • A button to close the preview will now appear in the top right corner when CrystalViewer is running on a device with touch input.

New in CrystalViewer 11.0.4.300 (Jul 12, 2021)

  • Blank Site Label Detection:
  • This version will automatically fix any blank site labels detected during the import of a CMDX document (which might otherwise cause a crash). The crystal editor has also been upgraded to prevent the definition of blank site labels.
  • Miscellaneous:
  • This version includes miscellaneous enhancements and fixes.
  • Updated GaTe and Poly DXDYFS structures.
  • Added a new perovskite photo-voltaic material, CH3NH3.PbBr3
  • This version includes additional stability improvements and integrity checks to ensure safe operation.

New in CrystalViewer 11.0.3.300 (Jun 29, 2021)

  • Structure of the Day. This version now gives the option of displaying a random "structure of the day" at startup. (This can be disabled using the program's Preferences panel.)
  • Miscellaneous. This version includes miscellaneous fixes and enhancements.
  • Workaround for graphics glitches on systems with the new Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics cards.

New in CrystalViewer 9.2.9 (Feb 16, 2018)

  • This version includes improved miscellaneous bug fixes and enhancements.

New in CrystalViewer 9.2.6 (Jan 12, 2016)

  • This version includes a refreshed Site Browser and improvements to polyhedral face display.

New in CrystalViewer 9.2.5 (Nov 20, 2015)

  • This version represents a compatibility update to match the new CrystalMaker 9.2.5.

New in CrystalViewer 9.2.3 (Nov 20, 2015)

  • This version represents a compatibility update to match the new CrystalMaker 9.2.3.

New in CrystalViewer 9.2.0 (Nov 20, 2015)

  • This version represents a compatibility update to match the new CrystalMaker 9.2.0.
  • Miscellaneous Changes:
  • This version includes miscellaneous bug fixes.
  • More robust error-checking when loading binary files which might contain invalid atom IDs, owing to an issue with an earlier version of the software.
  • Improvements to the installer to enhance stability and streamline the licensing process.
  • Workarounds for LEAP Motion Controller support, to avoid a possible crash during installation or program shutdown.

New in CrystalViewer 9.1.4 (Nov 20, 2015)

  • This version represents a compatibility update to match the new CrystalMaker 9.1.4.
  • Miscellaneous Changes:
  • This version includes miscellaneous bug fixes.
  • Atom vectors are again read correctly from a binary file.
  • Fixed a rare issue in which the program could crash when reading from a saved crystal binary file.

New in CrystalViewer 9.1.2 (Nov 20, 2015)

  • Miscellaneous Changes. This version is a minor compatibility release to match CrystalMaker 9.1.2. Changes affecting the Viewer include:-
  • Highlighted text (used for distance, angle, and other screen measurements) is now clearer, and easier to read.
  • Atom Info tips now handle mouse clicks correctly.
  • Clicking on horizontal or vertical bonds now correctly selects the connected atoms.

New in CrystalViewer 9.1.1 (Nov 20, 2015)

  • Measure and Select Bonds. The Arrow tool now lets you measure bond distances by hovering over any bond. Clicking a bond selects the two atoms on either side of the bond.
  • Miscellaneous Changes.
  • This version includes minor improved atom selection haloes, plus minor bug fixes.
  • Atom selection "haloes" have been improved and should now be easier to distinguish, especially when working with very-small atoms.
  • Thermal ellipsoids are now rendered rendered with the correct alpha level, and with the appropriate line colours.

New in CrystalViewer 9.1.0 (Nov 20, 2015)

  • Windows XP Support. CrystalViewer now includes support back to Windows XP Service Pack 3. This includes a workaround for non-functioning file dialogs, encountered in earlier versions.
  • Miscellaneous Changes. This version includes miscellaneous bug fixes and other minor enhancements.
  • This version represents a compatibility update to match the new CrystalMaker 9.1.
  • Miscellaneous Changes. This version includes fixes for the display of thermal ellipsoids and a long delay before showing an Atom Info Tip.
  • The delay before showing an Atom Info Tip has been increased from 1 to 1.5 s.
  • Fixed a bug with the colouring of photo-rendered thermal ellipsoids.
  • Thermal ellipsoids are now correctly drawn as small spheres, when specified.

New in CrystalViewer 9.0.2 (Nov 20, 2015)

  • Leap Motion Activation Message. CrystalViewer now checks to see if the Leap Motion Controller is installed and displays an appropriate message at startup.
  • Improved Subtitles. Subtitle information displays in the Graphics pane are now smoother and clearer to read.

New in CrystalViewer 9.0.1 (Nov 20, 2015)

  • Expanded, Embedded Examples. CrystalViewer now includes over 120 crystal and molecular structures, embedded within the application bundle. These can be browsed via a new Examples menu, which groups the files by category, using submenus, e.g., "3D Models", "Advanced Materials", "Elements", "Minerals"... Also included is a series of teaching models which feature atomic/ionic radii, basic structure types, lattice types, and more.
  • Leap Motion Control. You can now rotate and scale your structure using simple hand gestures, and a Leap Motion controller.