Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing and Buying
How can I buy iNMR?
We accept wire transfers, credit cards and PayPal. You can start the process from the SciY store:
For institutional purchase orders, payment is due after you have received the license and the invoice.
What is the difference between iNMR and iNMR reader?
The reader removes the Save command, the Export options, and Scripting. Everything else — processing, phase correction, integration, annotations, overlays — is fully functional. You can copy pictures, print, and create PDF documents through the Print dialog.
Don't you have something cheaper?
You can use iNMR reader in demo mode at no cost. Each session lasts a couple of hours, processing is highly automated, and you can save in PNG format. See Free Tools.
How much do support and upgrades cost?
Three years of email support are included with every license. In practice, we assist anyone who contacts us, even non-customers. Major upgrades cost € 60 and are spaced more than three years apart. Minor upgrades (all x.y.z releases within a major version) are always free.
When is VAT due?
VAT is charged on orders from Spain and on orders from EU countries, excluding universities and research institutes.
Why should I buy iNMR?
- It is the leanest NMR application available for Windows and the fastest on the Mac. Speed matters when you spend hours looking at spectra on screen.
- Everything is included — no paid add-ons:
- Simulation of spin systems and chemical exchange;
- 3D processing;
- Deconvolution and line-fitting;
- Multiplet analyzer with report generator;
- Cross Peaks Manager for 2D studies;
- DOSY;
- Private spectroscopic database (Mac only);
- Lua scripting console;
- Poster documents.
- On Windows it is the only NMR program using Direct2D and DirectWrite. On Mac it integrates with Spotlight, QuickLook, AppleScript, and the Accelerate framework.
- Support is answered directly by the developer, often within hours. The manual provides step-by-step instructions for both common and advanced tasks.
- The installer is under 2 MB. Download, install, and update in seconds.
- If there are so many happy customers, there must be a good reason for it.
Is iNMR available on the Apple App Store?
No, and intentionally so:
- We sell a service, not just an application. Direct support is the most valuable part of it.
- The App Store targets consumers; we target the scientific community.
- We prefer not to give Apple 30% of revenues.
- We want to release updates on our own schedule.
- We support legacy hardware that Apple would rather you replace.
- The core idea behind iNMR is direct contact between user and programmer — no intermediaries.
Being a User
Why is iNMR slow on my Mac?
If you have a Retina display, make sure the option “Retina Display” is turned on in iNMR > Preferences. Counterintuitively, disabling this option makes rendering slower, not faster.
Can you suggest a learning path?
Start with the Overview, then follow: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6].
How many hidden shortcuts are there?
More than you think. See the complete list.
How do I adjust the intensity?
Double-click inside the plot. For finer control, use the mouse wheel or the + and − keys. Combine with Shift for large steps, or Ctrl for small steps.
Why does iNMR forget the license key?
You have migrated settings from an old Mac, including the old key, which blocks the new one.
Delete the file:
~/Library/Preferences/ByHost/net.inmr.inmr.*.plist
Why does iNMR crash immediately after reinstalling?
The preferences file is corrupted. Delete:
~/Library/Preferences/net.inmr.inmr.plist
How do I...?
Use the Help menu and select “email support”. It is fast and free — and answered by the person who wrote the code.
How can I change the font for the scale?
Open the Font Panel and select a new font or size.
How can I change the scale reference?
Ctrl-click the reference peak.
How can I align two experiments?
Change the scale reference in one of them. Do not use the offset controls of the Overlay Manager to align spectra — that is not the right tool for this.
How should I cite iNMR in a publication?
Please cite as: iNMR (http://www.inmr.net).
Files
Does iNMR read my spectra?
If you have a Mac, just download iNMR and try. Otherwise, check the list of supported formats. If your format is missing, send us a sample file — we are committed to supporting all plausible NMR formats, even without a purchase commitment.
Why can't I open file X?
When you select any file inside a Varian folder, iNMR always opens the file named “fid”. When you select any file inside a Bruker folder, iNMR always opens the Bruker spectrum. If you need to open a NMRPipe file, move it out of those folders first.
Where is “Save As…”?
Saving is automatic — you rarely need to think about it. The command you are looking for is “Export”, and it should be used only to create duplicates, never as a routine operation. Read more.
Can I experiment with two alternative processing routes?
Go to the Finder and duplicate the file. You can duplicate the original spectrometer files and/or the iNMR document. Duplicating everything takes more disk space and may cause confusion later about which files to keep. If you duplicate only the .inmr file, both versions point to the same original data, so only one entry appears in the “Open Recent…” menu — but you can still open the second copy via the Open command or by double-clicking.
Can I convert a 2D spectrum into an arrayed experiment?
An arrayed experiment requires only a single FT. Open Edit > Metadata and change the f1 nucleus value to a dot: “.” (without quotes). This change is hard to revert: to undo it, open the *.inmr file with Property List Editor, navigate to Root / spectroscopy / NMR coordinates / 0 / atom, and remove the dot.
Can I convert an arrayed experiment into a 2D spectrum?
Use the command “Process Folder” to create a pseudo-2D matrix.
Annotations
When does iNMR create subscripts and superscripts?
A number following a letter is written as a subscript. A number not following a letter, but followed by a letter, is written as a superscript.
Can I control how subscripts and superscripts are created?
Three options:
- Convert the note from “Latin” to “Universal” (double-click or Ctrl-click). This disables all sub/superscripts for that note.
- Add a space before or after a number to disable sub/superscripts for that number only.
- Use explicit markup:
A^{1}produces A1,2_{B}produces 2B,C={3}produces C3.
How can I select a hidden annotation?
Ctrl-click the annotation covering it and choose “Send Back”.
How can I select a peak hidden by an annotation?
When the contextual menu for annotations appears instead of the one for peaks, use Cmd‑Shift‑L to switch.
How can I create rectangles, ovals, and rounded rectangles?
Select the Bracket tool, draw a bracket, then double-click it. In the dialog that appears, choose the shape you want.
Can I clip tall peaks that overflow an inset?
Yes. Use the clipping rect option.
Why can't I annotate projections over a 2D spectrum?
You can. Pull down the View menu, uncheck “Peak Labels” and check “Document Notes”. Alternatively, Ctrl-click an existing Peak Label and convert it to a Doc Note. Peak Labels are restricted to the spectral range; Doc Notes can go anywhere.
Rarely Asked Questions
Why does the unit label appear only sometimes?
There is not enough space on the left margin. Drag the left edge of the plot inward, or go to Preferences > second panel and set 1D Margins (left & right) to 50 or more.
How can I hide the small tick mark after peak-picking?
Go to Preferences > second panel and set Short Distance = 0.