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Assistance with ChimeraX Syntax for SPRITE Hands-On Module
by Zeenat Bashir 18 Feb '25

18 Feb '25

Dear ChimeraX Developers, I hope this email finds you well! I am currently developing a hands-on module for my students on visualizing SPRITE results using ChimeraX. However, I am facing an issue with the syntax for aligning the residues of *2HNT* with *1A0J*. The module I am using, which was provided by Basil (attached with this email), includes syntax for Chimera (refer to Figures 10 and 11 in the attached document). I have tried adapting the syntax for ChimeraX but have not been successful. I would really appreciate your guidance on this matter or if you could direct me to someone who might be able to assist in generating the correct command line syntax. Thank you so much for your time and help! Zeenat -- *Dr. Zeenat Bashir* *Senior Lecturer* *Biotechnology Lab Coordinator* *Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering* *University of Pennsylvania* *310 Towne Building* *220 S. 33rd Street* *Philadelphia, 19104 -6393* bashirz(a)seas.upenn.edu

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Roll command for multi objects in grid
by Enrico Martinez 18 Feb '25

18 Feb '25

Dear ChimeraX users! Using til command I split six superimposed structures, displaying them as the 2x3 table and then rotate each object along its axis within each grid using "roll" in the following way: # for 6 different object roll models #1 center #1 & protein roll models #2 center #2 & protein roll models #3 center #3 & protein roll models #4 center #4 & protein roll models #5 center #5 & protein roll models #6 center #6 & protein Would it be possible to simplify this to one "roll" command that will automatically rotate all displayed objects in the separate grids along its axis ? Many thanks in advance Enrico

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Questions about match and view commands
by Enrico Martinez 16 Feb '25

16 Feb '25

Dear ChimeraX users! I am performing a visualization of the ensemble of conformers for the same protein defined in the chimerax as models #1 to #6. Here are some of my questions: 1 - I try to superimpose all structures to the first model using match #2-5 to #1 is it possible to use some regular expression instead of #2-5 to select all models from the second to the last e.g. to superimpose all structures to the first one in the script. 2 - I try to automatically orient the superimposed models along its principal axe in one command e.g. using view orient but it does not produce a proper orientation. What kind of trick could work for a nanobody object to orient it automatically e,g, along Z ? Many thanks in advance Enrico

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assistance on bundle writting
by Nguyen, Catherine 14 Feb '25

14 Feb '25

Hello, I was hoping to get your help. I am trying to write a bundle and I am struggling to figure out how I can add psuedo-bonds using python as I want to connect two amino acids by the CA. Would you be able to help me find a way to do this? I hope to hear from you soon, Best wishes, Catherine

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MUNKI Managed Software Download URL
by Antony Nelson 14 Feb '25

14 Feb '25

Hi, I appreciate this might seem an odd request, but do you have a public download location for ChimeraX software? There exists a widely used system by which administrators of Apple computers distribute software to their users by means of applications known as Munki and Autopkgr. Software which can be downloaded from public websites can be managed in such a way that new releases and updates are automatically added to the software repository Apple administrators curate for their users. Without making this publicly available, admins will only update your software when users request the admins to do so. Looking back on the Loupe Browser instances that have been made available to my users, they have only had access to versions: 0.8.0 0.9.0 0.9.1 0.93.0 1.1.1 1.7.1 and today they will have 1.9.0 If your software was made available via public download by a predictable URL, then they would have had access to every version released on the day it was added to your website since it was first requested by users. If you are concerned about the acceptance of terms of conditions then perhaps this could be incorporated into the URL string. Regards

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How to get different silhouette widths for 2 maps
by Hong ZHAN 13 Feb '25

13 Feb '25

Hi there, I am trying to create a video with two maps overlay with different silhouette widths. It is easy to do with 2 images, but how I can do it in a video setting? If I change the width to 6, all maps changes the width to 6. Thanks! -Hong

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Unable to load scripts at startup
by Pranav Shah 13 Feb '25

13 Feb '25

Hi Team, (I accidentally sent this to ChimeraX-bugs, copying it again here) I am trying to load some scripts at startup via the chimerax_custom_functions.cxc command file - open /Users/ps/.chimerax/chimerax_commands/chimerax_custom_functions.cxc in the log file I see the following message: still retrieving bundle list from toolshed open /Users/ps/.chimerax/chimerax_commands/chimerax_molmap_cube.py Error running startup command 'open /Users/ps/.chimerax/chimerax_commands/chimerax_custom_functions.cxc': Unknown command: open /Users/ps/.chimerax/chimerax_commands/chimerax_molmap_cube.py This is strange as simply running "open /Users/ps/.chimerax/chimerax_commands/chimerax_molmap_cube.py" in the ChimeraX command panel runs perfectly fine! the error occurs only when I try to run that line through the .cxc file. Am I missing something? or could this be a bug? I am on the stable release of ChimeraX (version 1.9). Best, Pranav -- Pranav Shah Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Division of Structural Biology, Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford OX3 7BN, UK

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PAEcontacts colorkey
by ccinsua＠gmail.com 13 Feb '25

13 Feb '25

Hi all, Thank you very much for your work with chimerax. I've been using it to study alphafold complex prediction, and I find the command alphafold contacts very useful. The default color key (guess it is paecontacts, according to documentation) ranges are blue (low PAE) - green (medium PAE) - yellow (high PAE). However, I am unable to add a color key using "key paecontacts". Somehow I have to define it myself. Is there anything I am missing? I would like to stick to the blue-green-yellow scheme. Thanks a lot in advance Carlos

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NASA - Country of Origin Statement and 508 Conformance Request: UCSF ChimeraX
by Price, Dru C. (LARC-B730)[eMITS] 12 Feb '25

12 Feb '25

Hello, my name is Dru and I work for the NASA Commercial IT Acquisition Team. As such, I ensure that all NASA acquisitions of Covered Articles comply with Title II; General Provision Section 208 and Title V; General Provisions Section 514 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Public Law 116-260<https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/133/text>, enacted December 27, 2020. To do so, the Country of Origin (CoO) information must be obtained from the company that develops, produces, manufactures, or assembles the product(s). Please specifically identify the country, or countries, in which each of the following software products is developed and maintained: * UCSF ChimeraX Additionally, if available, please identify all authorized resellers of the product(s) in question. Finally, I am requesting an Accessibility Conformance Report (starting from Page 10 of the attached VPAT) be completed and returned so that NASA can assess the product's level of 508 Conformance. More information regarding Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and what it means to manufacturers/developers can be found at https://www.section508.gov/sell/vpat. I have attached a blank copy of the latest revision of the VPAT standard if you do not already have a completed VPAT available for this product. Please complete this document to the best of your abilities, if one is not already available. Product / Service Description Model Number Country of Origin Is final testing performed in the United States? Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Dru C. Price Procurement Analyst eMITS | [ROTHE ARES JV] Commercial IT Management Support Croscutting Agency Service (CAS) Branch Enterprise Business Management Office (EBMO) NASA - Office of the Chief Information Office (OCIO) [cid:image001.png@01DB7D5D.40BD4D20]<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=dru.c.price@nasa.gov> [cid:image002.png@01DB7D5D.40BD4D20]

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ChimeraX fetch by PubChem CID
by Elaine Meng 12 Feb '25

12 Feb '25

> On Feb 12, 2025, at 11:41 AM, Alexander Mansueto <alexander.j.mansueto(a)vanderbilt.edu> wrote: > > Can we import pubchem CID molecules to model proteins with lipids? Would be very cool. Hi Alexander, The recommended address for asking ChimeraX questions is the chimerax-users(a)cgl.ucsf.edu <mailto:chimerax-users@cgl.ucsf.edu> mailing list CC'd here, see "contact us" on our website or in the ChimeraX menu: <https://rbvi.ucsf.edu/chimerax/docs/contact.html> If PubChem Compound has the coordinates, you can open them in ChimeraX by CID, e.g. command open pubchem:12123 - OR - open 12123 from pubchem ... as explained here <https://rbvi.ucsf.edu/chimerax/docs/user/commands/open.html#fetch> ...or with menu: File... Fetch by ID, choosing the Pubchem option and specifying the CID in the dialog: <https://rbvi.ucsf.edu/chimerax/docs/user/fetch.html> However, not every entry in PubChem Compound has coordinates available, so I don't know if it will work for your specific molecules of interest. I hope this helps, Elaine ----- Elaine C. Meng, Ph.D. UCSF Chimera(X) team Resource for Biocomputing, Visualization, and Informatics Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry University of California, San Francisco

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