Adding a user defined chemical database

Creating a user-defined chemical database in EFFECTS and RISKCURVES is essential for modifying chemical properties and creating custom mixtures while preserving the original data. Follow the steps below to add a user-defined chemical database:

• Open the Options window
  • Go to the Menu bar and click on the "Edit" tab in the top-left corner of the screen.
  • Click on "Options" to open the Options window. 
• Chemical database manager
  • In the Options window, click on the button with the "three dots (ellipsis)" on the left-side.
  • This opens the section to "Manage the list and location of the chemical databases". 
  • The list of available chemical databases will display the original (non-writeable) database.
• Add a new user-defined chemical database
  • Click the "Add" button to create a new user-defined chemical database. 
  • Select the desired folder location and specify the file name for the new chemical database.
  • Click "Open" to proceed. 
• Confirm creation
  • EFFECTS and RISKCURVES will ask for confirmation to create a new database.
  • Click "Yes". 
  • The new user defined chemical database will be added to the available databases list. 
  • Click "OK" to close the "Chemical database manager".
  • Click "OK" to close the "Options" window and save the changes.

A short demonstration of how to add a new user-defined chemical database in EFFECTS.