converting of chemical structures into graphical images

From: "Ansgar Schuffenhauer" <aschuffenhauer (+ at +) icd-gmbh.de>
Subject: converting of chemical structures into graphical images
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 17:15:40 +0100

I am looking for tools to convert chemical structure files (preferably MDL
 molfiles or Chemical markup Language) into graphic files. As an output
 format
 I am considering
  a) vector graphics [Windows Metafile (WMF) or perhaps the new Stylable
     Vector Graphics format (SVG)]
  b) bitmaps (e.g JPEG)
 I am aware that chemical structure drawing programmes like ISIS/Draw are
 able to
 do this interactively, but I would rather prefer having a tool which can be
 started from the command line or within a script. It would also be nice
 having
 the source code available. The aim is not to generate rendered images, but
 simple structure drawings.
 Any information on such conversion tools would be appreciated.
 I'll summarise the answers
 Thanks
 Ansgar
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  Ansgar Schuffenhauer
  aschuffenhauer (+ at +) icd-gmbh.de
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