FAQ Page- Frequently Asked Questions


This FAQ page deals with all programs obtained from this site (i.e, WinGX, Ortep-3 for Windows, Platon, Dirdif etc). It provides answers to commonly experienced problems.

Please make sure you are using the latest versions of the software. If so, and your query does not appear here, please use the Bug Report Form to report your problem.

  1. How do I set environment variables ?

  2. My license file does not work. Why ?

  3. Problems with WinGX ?

  4. Problems with Ortep ?

  5. Problems with Platon/PWT ?

  6. Problems with Dirdif ?

  7. Other and old problems ?

Louis J. Farrugia

Department of Chemistry, Joseph Black Building,
University Of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Telephone +44 (0)141 330 5137
FAX +44 (0)141 330 4888

E-mail louis@chem.gla.ac.uk

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