How to transfer and share docking hitlists.
Andrew Orry
Q: I created a hitlist under Windows and saved the project. When I open the ICM file on a Mac and click on any of the hits, I get an error. What's going on?
A: The issue occurs because the hitlist is not a standalone hitlist. When transferring projects with hitlists between systems, you must ensure the hitlist is saved in a portable format.
Q: How do I properly transfer a hitlist from Windows to Mac?
A: You need to make the hitlist standalone before transferring. Here's how to do it on Windows:
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Make the hitlist.
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Follow the export instructions here: MolSoft hitlist export guide.
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Save it as a .icb file and transfer it to your Mac.
Q: Is there another way to fix this if I’m already on a Mac?
A: Yes. If you already have the original data and docking results on the Mac, you can simply recreate the hitlist there:
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Open your project using Docking > Open Project
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Then go to Docking > Make Hitlist
Q: Why is this extra step needed?
A: A standard hitlist relies on data in its original environment (file paths, working directory, etc.). A standalone hitlist bundles everything together, making it portable across platforms.