Best Practices for Extracting Images from Molden: A Scientist's Guide

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Start date May 25, 2011
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In summary, Molden is a free and open-source software program designed for the visualization and analysis of molecular structures. It is compatible with a variety of file formats and can be used to view and manipulate molecules in a 3D environment. While it is primarily used for small to medium-sized molecules, it also has limited capabilities for larger systems. However, it is not suitable for studying entire cellular structures or performing molecular dynamics simulations.

May 25, 2011

brydustin

Just curious what the best way to pull off an image from Molden is? To me it seems that Print Screen is a bit of a silly way to do it; any suggestions?

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May 26, 2011

alxm

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It's the icon that looks like a camera. But really, don't use Molden for that, it's horrible.
Try http://jmol.sourceforge.net/" instead.

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Related to Best Practices for Extracting Images from Molden: A Scientist's Guide

1. What is Molden for viewing molecules?

Molden is a software program designed for the visualization and analysis of molecular structures. It allows scientists to view and manipulate molecules in a 3D environment, making it a valuable tool for studying and understanding the structure of complex molecules.

2. Is Molden free to use?

Yes, Molden is a free and open-source software program that can be downloaded and used by anyone. It is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.

3. Can Molden be used for any type of molecule?

Molden is primarily used for small to medium-sized molecules, but it also has some limited capabilities for larger systems such as proteins and DNA. However, it is not suitable for studying entire cellular structures.

4. What file formats are compatible with Molden?

Molden is compatible with a variety of file formats, including XYZ, PDB, and Gaussian output files. It also supports some proprietary formats for specific quantum chemistry programs such as Gaussian, GAMESS, and MOPAC.

5. Can Molden be used for molecular dynamics simulations?

No, Molden is strictly a visualization and analysis tool for molecular structures. It does not have the capability to perform molecular dynamics simulations. However, it can read trajectory files produced by some molecular dynamics programs for further analysis and visualization.