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XAct : a program for construction, automated setup and bookkeeping of crystallization experiments
Author(s) -
Brodersen D. E.,
Jenner L. B.,
Andersen G. R.,
Nyborg J.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of applied crystallography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.429
H-Index - 162
ISSN - 1600-5767
DOI - 10.1107/s0021889899006056
Subject(s) - computer science , bookkeeping , construct (python library) , sort , interface (matter) , user interface , programming language , computer graphics (images) , operating system , database , software engineering , finance , bubble , maximum bubble pressure method , economics
XAct is a stand‐alone application for Microsoft Windows™ 95/98 that, through a spreadsheet‐like interface, allows the user to construct crystallization experiments in a highly flexible way. The object‐oriented data structure helps to maintain an overview of many experiments and provides reusable stock and tray objects. The program features a hardware interface that enables automatic setup of experiments by use of a Gilson 222 autosampler (Gilson Inc., Wisconsin, USA). Additionally, experimental information can be imported from external spreadsheets and World Wide Web applications.