New Features in ChemDraw Ultra Sierra: Enhanced Hotkeys, HELM Support, and More

ChemDraw Ultra Sierra, the latest version of the popular chemical drawing software, has been released with a host of new features that are sure to excite chemists and researchers alike. One of the key enhancements is the new enhanced Hotkeys feature, which provides faster and more efficient access to various tools and functions within the application.

In addition to the improved Hotkeys feature, ChemDraw Ultra Sierra also includes support for HELM (Hierarchical Editing Language for Macromolecules) files, making it easier to work with large molecules. Document Tagging (metadata) is another new feature that allows users to add custom metadata to their documents, making it easier to search and organize them.

Another important aspect of ChemDraw Ultra Sierra is its compatibility with the latest 64-bit Windows systems, ensuring that users can run the application smoothly on their machines. However, it's worth noting that while the software is compatible with High Sierra, formal certification for this new OS has not been completed yet.

During my testing, I found that ChemDraw Ultra Sierra ran perfectly well on my old iMac 2011, which has 8GB RAM and MacOS 10.12.6 Sierra. I was able to run it alongside Microsoft Office 2011, 2016, and the latest Apple Pages 6.3 and Keynote 7.3 without any issues.

One issue that I did encounter was with the mouse cursor being nearly invisible when trying to modify a terminal bond in the document. This made it difficult to see and hover over particular atoms or bonds, which can be frustrating for chemists who rely heavily on precise measurements.

Overall, ChemDraw Ultra Sierra is an impressive upgrade to the popular chemical drawing software, offering a range of new features that are sure to improve productivity and efficiency in the lab. Whether you're working with large molecules or need to create detailed drawings, this latest version of ChemDraw has got you covered.

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