Software Which web browsers work with IDdb3 release 2? What plug-ins do I need for IDdb3? What software do I need to do a structure search? Where can I get the Chime plug in? Sources Where does Thomson obtain the information for IDdb? Drugs Why can't I find a particular drug in the database? Are diagnostics covered in IDdb? When does IDdb stop monitoring a drug? Where can I find a list of drug development status codes and definitions? What do the dates and confidence levels mean in the Drug Development Status table? Why do only some drug reports have Literature Evaluations? Patents How can I browse a list of new patents? What is the scope of patent coverage of IDdb? What is the best way to find a specific patent? Why can't I find a particular patent in the database? How quickly do patents appear in IDdb? Which patent authorities / countries are covered? How are structures selected for patent reports? Meetings Which meetings will IDdb be covering in the coming months? How quickly are meetings covered by IDdb? Alerts How do I set up an alert? Searching What is the best way to find a specific drug? What is the best way to find a specific patent? What is the best way to find a specific company? Can I use Boolean search operators? Can I use truncation or a wildcard to search for word stems? Structures Which software do I need to do a structure search? What is the difference between GIFs and MOL files? What do structure confidence levels signify? Can I search for R-groups? Can I search for stereoisomers? Exporting Data How do I export search results to Microsoft Excel? How do I export search results to BizInt SmartCharts for Pharmaceuticals? IDdb Portal Services What other services are available through IDdb3? Problems What do I do if I have a technical problem?