Re: [Jmol-users] MoveTo parameters

[Miguel <mi...@jm...>]

> Hi,
>
> I was wondering if there is any way I could fine the axisX, Y, and Z by=

> looking at the .pdb files in a notepad/textedit? For example, how could=
 I
> zoom into a particular area of a protein structure?

No, I do not think it is humanly possible to calculate an axis-angle
rotation from looking at the static cartesian coordinates.

> moveTo seconds axisX axisY axisZ degrees =7Bzoom=7D =7BxTranslation=7D
> =7ByTranslation=7D

You need to do this interactively.

 * use the Jmol application
 * open the File->Script window
 * use the mouse to position the molecule in the orientation that you lik=
e
 * type the command 'show orientation;' in the script window

The output will be the moveTo command that you enter in order to return t=
o
that position.


Miguel