cpkpdb announcement

[mforster(-(at)-)comsig.nibsc.ac.uk (mforster)]

 cpkpdb - a simple molecular visualisation program.
 We would like to announce the free availability of the
 availability of cpkpdb, a simple program intended
 for generating CPK images of large molecular systems.
 The rationale for writing this program is that
 conventional molecular graphics codes, which utilise polygon
 based display modes which become increasingly slow
 as the size of the molecule grows. By employing a pixel
 based (stamping) method the time required by the cpkpdb
 code is approximately independent of the molecule size.
 In particular we have found it useful for displaying CPK
 images of virus particles which typically outstrip the
 capability of most grahics codes. There is no limit on the
 number of atoms/residues imposed by the program.
 The program has been compiled/tested on SGI platforms
 only and is available in two forms
 (a) compiled on a R4K system under irix5.3, tested
 	under irix 5.3 on R3K and R4K systems.
 (b) compiled on an R10K system under irix6.2,
 	tested under this system and on an R5K under irix6.3
 A short manual file describing the programs capabilites
 is also included.
 To obtain the program simply send an e-mail request to
 	mforster(-(at)-)nibsc.ac.uk
 and I will send back the WWW address at which the program
 can be located. I'll also be happy to receive suggestions
 for new features and improvements.
 Usual legalese concerning use at your own risk also applies here.
   Dr Mark J Forster Ph.D.
   Principal Scientist
   Informatics Laboratory
   National Institute for Biological Standards and Control
   Blanche Lane, South Mimms,
   Hertfordshire EN6 3QG, United Kingdom.
   Tel 	01707 654753
   FAX 	01707 646730
   E-mail 	mforster(-(at)-)nibsc.ac.uk