The Aim
Get going with Olex2 by solving your first structure!
Structure Determination of Sucrose
Get into Olex2 with this example structure!
Connectivity diagram of sucrose.
This section provides a guide to the basic structure solution and refinement of sucrose. With these step-by-step instructions, you will be able to repeat this structure solution and refinement process for yourself, and this will help you become familiar with the way in which Olex2 works.
You can also watch our video on how to treat this structure – this video is a little bit older but it might still be useful.
Selecting Data
How to load data into Olex2
Solving the Structure
The first step in any structure determination: locate the electron density in the asymmetric unit
Refinement
From electron density to your finished model
Tidying the Structure
Polishing your finished structure
Checking the Structure
Making sure everything is correct
Finalising the Structure
Finish everything off