bkchem-py3 1.0.0

A modernized Python 3 port of the BKChem molecular editor.

BKChem-py3

The repository contains BKChem ported to Python 3. The credit for the original codebase goes to the original developers and maintainers.

This version has been rigorously tested on Windows 11 and is designed for modern research workflows.

New Features & Improvements

1. New Annotations: Added new arrows (curly, fishhook, reversible, and more).
2. SMILES Integration: Rewritten SMILES read/write for better handling.
3. Native Export: New 'Export to Image' function to save in PNG, JPEG, and other formats.
4. Enhanced UI: Mouse-based zoom-in and zoom-out functionality.
5. Page Setup: Improved layout and printing options.
6. Efficiency: Reduced dependencies and improved performance/speed.
7. Modernized Core: Thoroughly modified oasa library.
8. Stability: Improved undo functionality and numerous bug fixes.
9. Text Handling: Adding and editing text material is now more intuitive.

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License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 (GPLv2). See the LICENSE file for details.

⭐ Support the Project: If you find this port useful, please give the repository a Star! It helps other researchers find the tool.

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Installation

Requirement: Python 3.10 or higher.

# Basic installation
pip install bkchem-py3

For full image export support (PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG):

pip install "bkchem-py3[all]"