How to set bond length, line width and bond style
Short answer: Open Color and style, then Bonds. Set Bond thickness for line width and Bond length for size.
You will learn to: Open the Bonds style section; Make bonds thicker; Make bonds longer.
Watch the demo
Bond style in about 15 seconds.
The steps in text
Step 1: Draw benzene
- Pick benzene in the ring bar and click the canvas.
Step 2: Set bond thickness to 3 px
- Click Color and style. Open Bonds.
- Set Bond thickness to 3 px.
Step 3: Set bond length to 60 px
- In the same section, set Bond length to 60 px.
Try it in the editor
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The full MolDraw editor opens here. It loads when you open this tab.
Questions and answers
How do I make bonds thicker?
Open Color and style, then Bonds, and raise Bond thickness.
What bond length do journals use?
Many journals use the ACS 1996 style. Pick it in Settings, Style presets.
Can I change the double bond gap?
Yes. Set Double bond gap in the same Bonds section.
For more detail, read the guide in the docs.