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SNAP software is developed by the Theoretical Crystallography group at the University of Glasgow, and is exclusively distributed by Bruker AXS.
dSNAP Software Download

April 2009: dSNAP Version 1.0.0 

Click here to download the dSNAP installer (23Mb). This includes a full tutorial and help documentation.
You can download the manual and tutorial separately here if you prefer.

Installation Notes:

dSNAP is copy-protected, and an internet connection is required to validate your registration.  Installation should be performed by a user with Administrative privileges.

After running the installer, launch dSNAP from the desktop shortcut, and follow the instructions on-screen for 'install as trial'; this trial will be automatically converted to a full copy when your registration details are received.

You must provide a valid email address and real name during registration or the software will be deactived.

Please e-mail dsnap@chem.gla.ac.uk with any queries.

Software Requirements

  • In order to search the Cambridge Crystallographic Database to provide the structural information dSNAP uses, access to a registered copy of ConQuest is needed.
  • To visualise structures in 3D a registered copy of the visualisation program Mercury is recommended.

System Requirements

  • dSNAP requires a modern, high-specification PC running Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP SP1/SP2.
  • Additionally, a monitor with minimum 1024 X 768 resolution at 32 bit colour depth is needed.
  • Graphics cards with OpenGL optimisation are recommended. The graphics demands can be considerable when a large number of structures are being displayed.