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The display of molecular models with the Ames Interactive Modeling System (AIMS)A visualization of molecular models can lead to a clearer understanding of the models. Sophisticated graphics devices supported by minicomputers make it possible for the chemist to interact with the display of a very large model, altering its structure. In addition to user interaction, the need arises also for other ways of displaying information. These include the production of viewgraphs, film presentation, as well as publication quality prints of various models. To satisfy these needs, the display capability of the Ames Interactive Modeling System (AIMS) has been enhanced to provide a wide range of graphics and plotting capabilities. Attention is given to an overview of the AIMS system, graphics hardware used by the AIMS display subsystem, a comparison of graphics hardware, the representation of molecular models, graphics software used by the AIMS display subsystem, the display of a model obtained from data stored in molecule data base, a graphics feature for obtaining single frame permanent copy displays, and a feature for producing multiple frame displays.
Document ID
19830048330
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Egan, J. T.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Hart, J.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Burt, S. K.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Macelroy, R. D.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: Computers and Graphics
Volume: 6
Issue: 4, 19
ISSN: 0097-8493
Subject Category
Computer Operations And Hardware
Accession Number
83A29548
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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