5.1 Atoms OpenGL

VEGA can add, remove and change atoms introducing a basic 3D molecular editor.

 

5.1.1 Add atom

Selecting Edit -> Add -> Atom it's possible to add one or more new atoms:

Add atom

To add a new atom, choose the Element, the Hybridization and the Bond type and thus click the atom to which to connect it. If you want select an element not included in the Element box, click Other and put the element name in the Selected field.

WARNING:
If the bond type isn't showed in the main window, open the View settings and make it sure that the Multivector item in the Wireframe tab is checked. The default condition is unchecked.

 

5.1.2 Remove atom

If you want remove one or more atoms, you must select the Edit -> Remove -> Atoms item from the main menu or click the Remove button of the Add/remove atom dialog box.

Remove atom

Click the atom and it will be removed automatically.

 

5.1.3 Change atom

To change the atom properties you can select Edit -> Change -> Atom/residue/chain menu item. For more information click here.