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MolView: a program for analyzing and displaying atomic structures on the Macintosh personal computer

T J Smith1

  • 1Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 49707, USA.

Journal of Molecular Graphics
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
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This program enables Macintosh users to analyze and visualize atomic structures using various models and color schemes. It offers tools for structural analysis and generates publication-ready diagrams, making molecular visualization accessible.

Area of Science:

  • * Structural Biology
  • * Computational Chemistry
  • * Bioinformatics

Background:

  • * Analyzing atomic structures is crucial in various scientific disciplines.
  • * Traditional molecular visualization tools often require specialized hardware or extensive training.
  • * There is a need for accessible and user-friendly software for structural analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To introduce a novel program for atomic structure analysis on Macintosh personal computers.
  • * To provide a graphical user interface for intuitive molecular visualization and manipulation.
  • * To facilitate structural analysis for students and researchers with limited access to advanced workstations.

Main Methods:

  • * The program reads standard ASCII format structure files (PDB, O, FRODO, ChemDraw 3D).

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  • * It features a graphical user interface with floating palettes for objects and tools.
  • * Supports multiple display models (stick, ball-and-stick, space-filling, ribbon) with customizable coloring.

    • Main Results:

    • * Structures can be rotated, displayed in stereo, and exported as Clipboard, PICT, or Quick-Time files.
    • * Analysis functions include hydrogen bond visualization, Ramachandran plots, atom labeling, distance measurements, and neighbor identification.
    • * Generates object-oriented PICT images suitable for publications and document integration.

    Conclusions:

    • * The program democratizes atomic structure analysis by leveraging the Macintosh platform and a graphical interface.
    • * It empowers users without access to high-end graphics workstations to perform detailed structural investigations.
    • * The software aids in creating high-quality, publication-ready molecular diagrams for scientific communication.