Downloading and Updating ChemDraw
The Library's ChemDraw license requires yearly updates, which for many of our patrons means some action is required to make sure the software keeps running after each cycle (generally towards the end of the calendar year).
Please follow these instructions to obtain/update a valid license. You can contact ref-sci@columbia.edu if you have any questions.
THE CURRENT ACTIVATION CODE IS HERE
According to the vendor, the code listed above should be valid until December 2023; please let us know if you have any issues using it.
NOV 2020 - IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS DURING INSTALLATION, CLICK HERE
To determine which version will work best for you, please refer to the Systems Requirements page
CHEMDRAW 22
Use the following download links to obtain the latest version of ChemDraw for your personal computer. You will be asked to authenticate with your UNI and password.
Once the file is downloaded, locate it in your usual download location (e.g. a Downloads folder, or your Desktop) and run it. For either version, the following link will provide you with the required activation code:
Enter this code when prompted by the installation file and you should be ready to go.
CHEMDRAW 21
Use the following download links to obtain the latest version of ChemDraw for your personal computer. You will be asked to authenticate with your UNI and password.
Once the file is downloaded, locate it in your usual download location (e.g. a Downloads folder, or your Desktop) and run it. For either version, the following link will provide you with the required activation code:
Enter this code when prompted by the installation file and you should be ready to go.
ChemDraw 20
Use the following download links to obtain the latest version of ChemDraw for your personal computer. You will be asked to authenticate with your UNI and password.
Once the file is downloaded, locate it in your usual download location (e.g. a Downloads folder, or your Desktop) and run it. For either version, the following link will provide you with the required activation code:
Enter this code when prompted by the installation file and you should be ready to go.
ChemDraw 19.1.1
Use the following download links to obtain the latest version of ChemDraw for your personal computer. You will be asked to authenticate with your UNI and password.
Once the file is downloaded, locate it in your usual download location (e.g. a Downloads folder, or your Desktop) and run it. For either version, the following link will provide you with the required activation code:
Enter this code when prompted by the installation file and you should be ready to go.
CHEMDRAW 18
Use the following download links to obtain the previous version of ChemDraw for your personal computer. You will be asked to authenticate with your UNI and password.
Once the file is downloaded, locate it in your usual download location (e.g. a Downloads folder, or your Desktop) and run it. For either version, the following link will provide you with the required activation code:
Enter this code when prompted by the installation file and you should be ready to go.
GETTING HELP
The best way to get help using ChemDraw or Chem3D is to use the Help menu in the software. Each option will take you to the appropriate section of the PDF manual included with the software download.
General License issues
Please contact informatics.customer_service@perkinelmer.com with the following information:
- The exact product name and version you are using
- Your current activation number (if available)
- The institution name for your site subscription (i.e. Columbia University)