CCDC Workshop: Programmatic Search and Analysis with CSD Python API

Date/Time
Date(s) - 21 Apr 2021
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Categories

• Member Submitted

Event Information: Wednesday, 21st April, 3 PM BST / 8 AM EDT / 5 AM PDT

In this workshop, you will learn how to programmatically access the CSD using our Python API by:

• Familiarising yourself with how CSD entries are represented in the CSD Python API.
• Learning how to access CSD entries.
• Learning how to read different file formats.
• Learning how to run a search and output results.

Register here

Format:

• Show one – our team will go through an example on their screen.
• Try one – It’s your turn, work through the example yourself – with our team on the line for support.
• Explore more – we’ll summarise the key points, and give you further examples to try in your own time.

Requirements:

• Familiar with Python. This workshop will NOT cover how to use Python, but rather how to use the CSD-Python API.
• Familiar with Mercury. If not, consider reviewing our self-guided visualization workshop before the event.
• Ideally familiar with the CSD-Core (previously, CSD-System).
• A current, valid CSD license
• Temporary license: if you are not a current user you may request a temporary license to take part in the session. Email hello@ccdc.cam.ac.uk to enquire.