---
name: "codcif2sdf"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "cod-tools"
version: "3.11.0+dfsg-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/codcif2sdf"
---

# codcif2sdf(1)

convert CIFs with crystal description (similar to those obtained from the COD) to an SDF file with a molecule description. Intended to be suitable for upload to PubChem.

## NAME

codcif2sdf - convert CIFs with crystal description (similar to those obtained from the COD) to an SDF file with a molecule description. Intended to be suitable for upload to PubChem.

## SYNOPSIS

codcif2sdf --options \< file1.cif

codcif2sdf --options file1.cif

codcif2sdf --options file1.cif file2\*.cif

## DESCRIPTION

Convert CIFs with crystal description (similar to those obtained from the COD) to an SDF file with a molecule description. Intended to be suitable for upload to PubChem.

## OPTIONS

\-i, --ignore-bumps\
                   Ignore atomic bumps while running cif\_molecule.

\--tmp-dir /tmp\
                   Use the specified temporary directory (default: '/tmp').

\--help, --usage\
                   Output a short help message (this message) and exit.

\--version\
                   Output version information and exit.

## REPORTING BUGS

Report codcif2sdf bugs using e-mail: cod-bugs@ibt.lt