QMol
QMol visualizes molecular structures and binary trajectory files to support analysis of peptides and small molecules.
Key Features:
- Compatibility with Binary Trajectory Data: Reads and processes binary trajectory files generated from molecular simulations for visualization of dynamic behavior.
- Integration with Simulation Outputs: Visualizes outputs of simulations and theoretical calculations involving peptides and small molecules.
- Command Line Interface: Accepts command line arguments to enable integration into automated workflows and use as a helper application by other programs.
Scientific Applications:
- Molecular dynamics analysis: Enables visualization and inspection of simulation trajectories to interpret dynamic molecular behavior.
- Theoretical studies of peptides and small molecules: Supports visualization of results from theoretical calculations and modeling of peptides and small molecules.
- Structural biology, drug design, and materials science: Facilitates structural interpretation relevant to molecular interactions and properties in these fields.
Methodology:
Leverages hardware-accelerated graphics for detailed rendering, supports data formats commonly used in molecular simulations, and exposes command line functionality for programmatic invocation.
Topics
Details
- Maturity:
- Legacy
- Tool Type:
- desktop application
- Operating Systems:
- Windows
- Added:
- 8/3/2017
- Last Updated:
- 11/25/2024
Operations
Publications
Gans JD, Shalloway D. Qmol: a program for molecular visualization on Windows-based PCs. Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling. 2001;19(6):557-559. doi:10.1016/s1093-3263(01)00090-0. PMID:11552684.
PMID: 11552684