## Starting the data-based synthesis tool

The data-based synthesis tool can be started in the following ways:

- In Eclipse, right click a `.cif` or `.cifx` file in the Project Explorer tab or Package Explorer tab and choose CIF synthesis tools Apply data-based synthesis…​.

- In Eclipse, right click an open text editor for a `.cif` or `.cifx` file and choose CIF synthesis tools Apply data-based synthesis…​.

- Use the `cifdatasynth` tool in a ToolDef script. See the scripting documentation and tools overview page for details.

- Use the `cifdatasynth` command line tool.