HyperChem architecture

HyperChem should not he viewed as a black box that computes on ly wb at its design ers th ougb L correct, tthasan open architecture that makes it possible to customize it many ways. As far as is possible, the parameters of molecular mechanics and semi-empir-ieal calculations are in the user s baruis. As the tech n ic ues of software engineering advance and onr expertise in building new... 

The internal architecture of HyperChem back ends is different from that expected to be used by third-party packages. To a third-party agent wishing to interface with HyperChem, HyperChem always acts as a server. Thus a third-party molecular dynamics package would ask HyperChem to send the coordinates of a molecule rather than HyperChem determining on its own that it should send coordinates at the appropriate time. 

HyperChem is unique among molecular modeling programs for PCs. Its open architecture allows users to control and modify its operation, as well as to extend its functionality by interfacing to user-written or third-party programs. The new Chemist s Developer Kit (CDK) builds on HyperChem s open architecture and provides well-defined, documented procedures to customize and extend the use of the product. 

The CDK in HyperChem 5 builds on HyperChem s open architecture to give users more flexibility and control over the way they use HyperChem. It includes tools to create a custom working environment within... 

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