Efficient Atom Rendering for Large-Scale Simulations with Rasmol: Tips & Tricks

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Efficient atom rendering for large-scale simulations can be achieved using Rasmol, particularly for visualizing simple spheres in space. Users are advised to explore the CCP14 website for additional software options tailored for x-ray and neutron diffraction that may suit their needs. While many visualization tools focus on molecular rendering, alternatives that handle large quantities of atoms without complex features are also available. The focus remains on achieving a straightforward representation of several hundred to thousands of atoms. This approach ensures clarity in presentations without the need for intricate details like bonding or surface rendering.
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Hi,

I´ve just started in atomistic simulations, so I need some advice please. I´m simultaing a fcc cubic structure using a standard Verlet algorithm. I´ve already got the trayectories and I need to render the atoms and make a presentation.

I just need simple spheres in space, not molecules nor proteins, not complicated renderings, but it´s a quite big amount of atoms (several hundreds or if possible, thousands). I´ve heard Rasmol is useful for this but If anyone can give me advice ...
 
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do a search for ccp14 you'll find a site with all kinds of software for x-ray/neutron diffraction. And you should also find programs that do what you describe.
 
Thanks, i´m taking a look on them. But all of those visualization programs appear to be for molecular rendering (proteins). I don´t need bonding, surface rendering, charge densities nor any calculations ...

I just need "spheres in space" but lots of them. Thank you very much anyway.