Install ChemDraw for macOS
ChemDraw Professional is a drawing tool that allows users to draw chemical structures and reactions as well as biological objects and pathways. Users can also use it to predict properties and spectra, convert chemical structures to IUPAC names, view 3D structures, etc. ChemDraw is available to current UIW students, faculty, and staff through a university-wide site license. Users can follow this guide to download and install it on their work or home computers. This software is also available in nearly all public computer labs at UIW and the virtual computer lab. To install ChemDraw for macOS:
- Download the latest version of ChemDraw for macOS
- Open the downloaded file
- Read and Accept the terms in the license agreement to continue
- Drag both ChemDraw apps into the Applications folder
- Launch ChemDraw 23
- Select Activation code
- Enter the following:
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Name: Enter your first & last name
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Organization: University of the Incarnate Word
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Email: Enter your UIW email
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Activation code: AEBF-3536-EC2F-F2EA
- Select Activate or Deactivate Online
- Select Activate to complete the installation and activation
Need more detail?
Delve into the in-depth walkthrough below, complete with images and various notes for every step.
In-Depth Walkthrough
Step 1
Download the latest version of ChemDraw for macOS. The download link is only available to UIW personnel and if you are prompted, use your UIW email and password to access.
Step 2
Read through the license agreement and choose Agree to continue with the installation.
Step 3
Within the pop-up window, click and drag the ChemDraw and ChemDraw Collections icons into the Applications folder on the right. This will install both applications to your Mac.
These are large items and a progress bar may appear and take seconds to several minutes to install these apps.
Step 5
After the apps are installed, find the ChemDraw icon on your desktop. Right-click this and choose Eject "ChemDraw 23.0.1" to get rid of the installer.
Step 6
Launch the ChemDraw 23 application. You can do this by opening the Finder icon
on your dock, and then choosing Applications to find ChemDraw.
Step 7
If you receive a pop-up asking "... Are you sure you want to open it?" select Open to allow the download and continue with the activation.
Step 8
Choose the Activation code option and select Continue.
Step 9
Note: If you've previously had ChemDraw installed and activated on your device, you will not see the following activation screen and can be done with following this guide.
Activate ChemDraw by entering your information and the activation code. Use the walkthrough below to proceed.
- Enter your information as follows
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Name: Enter your first & last name
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Organization: University of the Incarnate Word
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Email: Enter your UIW email
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Activation code: AEBF-3536-EC2F-F2EA
- Choose Activate or Deactivate Online
- Select Activate
Done! ChemDraw is now activated and ready for use.
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