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Dataflow programming for the analysis of molecular dynamics with AViS, an analysis and visualization software

Kai Pua¹, Daisuke Yuhara¹, Sho Ayuba¹

¹Department of Mechanical Engineering, Keio University, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

|April 22, 2020

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AViS is a new software application that simplifies molecular dynamics (MD) simulation analysis and visualization. Its dataflow programming approach enhances flexibility and extensibility for complex molecular systems.

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Area of Science:

Computational Chemistry
Molecular Modeling
Scientific Visualization

Background:

Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are crucial for understanding molecular behavior.
Existing analysis and visualization tools often lack flexibility and are difficult to extend.
Scripting extensions for current toolsets can be complex and time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce AViS, a novel software application designed for extensible analysis and visualization of MD simulation data.
To address the limitations of existing toolsets by providing a more flexible and user-friendly platform.
To improve the efficiency and accessibility of MD data analysis.

Main Methods:

AViS utilizes the dataflow programming (DFP) paradigm, defining algorithms as execution graphs.
It allows arbitrary data transfer between nodes via visual connectors.
Extension nodes can be implemented in Python, C++, or Fortran and combined within the same algorithm.
Features include automatic input file reading, efficient data fetching for memory management, and physically-based rendering for enhanced 3D visualization.

Main Results:

Case studies on complex molecular systems demonstrate AViS's superior flexibility and extensibility compared to legacy workflows.
The DFP approach simplifies the creation of custom analysis and visualization pipelines.
Physically-based rendering significantly improves the perception of 3D molecular structures.

Conclusions:

AViS offers a powerful and flexible solution for molecular dynamics simulation analysis and visualization.
The DFP paradigm enhances extensibility, making complex analyses more manageable.
The software is freely available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.