Older version: version 1.3.2

1. Getting started

Open up MoleculeSketch. On the upper part, you will find a set of drawing tools. Under the drawing area you will find a settings bar.

Explanation of the toolbar items

Explanation of the bottom settings bar items

The main menubar

Setting preferences

Copy Paste

Saving

2. Drawing a molecule

Drawing atoms and bonds

Adding ring systems

Adding chains

Editing atoms

Editing bonds

Combining molecules

Calculate mass and formula

3. Other drawing elements and text boxes

Reaction arrows and plus sign

Mechanism arrows and charge symbols

Brackets

Circles and arc

Text box

Change drawing attributes like color, linewidth and line type

4. Manipulations

Select, move and scale

Rotation

Group items

Arrange objects and justify bonds

Horizontal and vertical mirroring

Deleting and wiping