> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://chembl.gitbook.io/surechembl/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://chembl.gitbook.io/surechembl/chemical-search/insert-a-smiles-smarts-mol-or-name-entry.md).

# Insert a SMILES, SMARTS, MOL, or Name Entry

In addition to manually sketching a structure, SureChEMBL provides an alternative way to begin a chemistry search.

* Using your preferred drawing tool, create and copy the structure on which to search.\
  \&#xNAN;*You may also copy a SMILES, SMARTS, MOL file, CML, or chemical name.*
* On the SureChEMBL landing page, click on the the button "BY STRUCTURE" to open **MarvinJS sketcher**.

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* Assuming you already have the structure in your system clipboard, use the **Paste** shortcut (ctrl+V or cmd+V).
* Alternatively, click on the **Folder** icon of the sketcher (second from the top left) and paste it in the **Import** **window**.

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* The structure will appear in the drawing pane.