Welcome to the official forum for CRYSTAL software users! This is a space to share knowledge, find support, and connect with others interested in solid-state simulations. To maintain a productive and respectful environment, we ask all members to adhere to the following rules:
1. Be Respectful and Professional 🤝Treat all members with courtesy and respect. 🌟
Avoid using offensive, discriminatory, or inflammatory language. 🚫
Critique ideas, not people. 💡
Ensure your posts are relevant to CRYSTAL software, solid-state simulations, or related topics.
Avoid spamming, advertising, or self-promotion unrelated to the forum’s purpose. 🚷
Summarize your question or discussion topic in the post title.
Avoid vague titles like "Help needed" or "Question." 🤔
When asking for support, include:
A clear description of the issue.
Relevant input/output files or error messages (as text or attachments, not screenshots). 📄
Your system configuration and code version (i.e., CRY23-MPP, CRY17,...).
Avoid posting confidential or sensitive data. 🔒
Use the search function to check if your question has already been answered. 🤓
If a similar thread exists, contribute to it instead of starting a new one. 🧵
Use code blocks or formatting tools for any code and error message. 📑
Ensure attachments are in accepted formats (.d12, .d3, .out., .outp, .dat, .png, .jpg, .txt).
Do not share CRYSTAL software or any other proprietary content.
Discussions about bypassing licensing restrictions are strictly prohibited. 🚫
Moderators reserve the right to edit, move, or delete posts that violate these rules.
If you see inappropriate content, report it. 📢
Encourage and support new users. 👋
Avoid gatekeeping or discouraging questions from beginners. 🐣
Ensure your contributions comply with copyright laws and ethical standards. 📜
Cite sources where applicable. 🔗
