> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.materialsproject.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.materialsproject.org/apps/explorer-apps/molecules-explorer/tutorial.md).

# Tutorial

Visit [Molecules Explorer](https://next-gen.materialsproject.org/molecules);

1. Search for molecules, either by entering search criteria in the search box:

<figure><img src="/files/dOth8nv4b9c9Wtmqa1VB" alt=""><figcaption><p>Search box in the Materials Project Molecules Explorer</p></figcaption></figure>

or else apply filters using the box on the left:

<figure><img src="/files/C2038idlllCIRI2ffJe6" alt=""><figcaption><p>Users can apply filters to a query</p></figcaption></figure>

3\. Click "Search" button to show search results.

<figure><img src="/files/D6aGcQYZOyeKpduLi4tA" alt=""><figcaption><p>Search results, looking for molecules with formula C2 H4 and spin multiplicity 2</p></figcaption></figure>

4\. Clicking on a molecule ID will take you to the detail page. At the top of the page, a 3D molecular structure is shown, as well as basic properties like the point group, charge, and spin multiplicity:

<figure><img src="/files/f35LZjAMcL3cLRtiBdQp" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example molecule detail page for ethylene in the radical cation state.</p></figcaption></figure>

5\. In MPcules, properties may be calculated in different solvent environments. You can select which properties you want to see by selecting from the drop-down menu on the right:

<div data-full-width="false"><figure><img src="/files/VPsBTZh8k4Af5G1gLnBY" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Properties will only be shown for the selected solvent environment (red box)</p></figcaption></figure></div>